City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

LaBelle, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for LaBelle - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,042
Residents
$49,385
Median income
$139,300
Median home
$1,271
Median rent (state)

LaBelle - the verdict

LaBelle ranks in the 19th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

19th
percentile, household income
24th
percentile, home value
43rd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: LaBelle, FL

Florida's LaBelle is a small town, with 5,042 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in LaBelle brings in $49,385 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 21.4%. LaBelle's housing stock carries a median value of $139,300, and the median resident age is 38.0 years. About 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 60.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 103 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 9999% from five years earlier.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Florida at 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,271 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Florida's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 78.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

5,042 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$49,385 /yr

Poverty 21.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does LaBelle compare to other US cities?

LaBelle measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 19% higher than other cities
Home value 24% pricier than other cities
Median rent 43% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares LaBelle against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is LaBelle's strongest outlier among Florida cities

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, LaBelle ranks #95 - the 90th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares LaBelle only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#751 of 903
17th percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#823 of 930
11th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#791 of 894
12th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#95 of 930
90th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#741 of 930
20th percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

19thIncome percentile

19th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How LaBelle's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$139,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 76% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. LaBelle $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - LaBelle, FL LaBelle, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not LaBelle, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution LaBelle, FL median $49,385/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
LaBelle, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for LaBelle, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 21.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,042
Median Income
$49,385
Median Home Value
$139,300
Median Age
38.0
Poverty Rate
21.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%

Schools

Total Schools
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,500 residents5,000 residents5,500 residents6,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,920 residents 5,754 residents ▲ +17.0%
LaBelle's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
103
housing units authorized
Single-Family
58
detached homes
Multifamily
45
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
20.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 48
2021 57
2022 59
2023 31
2024 103

Permit volume increased 9999% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
54.3%
Carpool
29.0%
Public Transit
1.0%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
10.4%
Other
4.3%

Based on 2,396 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county LaBelle sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,271/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
78.7 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Kenneth City
5,025 people
Ridge Wood Heights
5,085 people
Naples Park
4,995 people
Winter Beach
4,995 people
Pensacola Station
4,993 people
Fussels Corner
5,113 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to LaBelle's 5,042 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Running Springs, CA
5,043 people
Hamlin, NY
5,041 people
St. Clairsville, OH
5,043 people
Hoopeston, IL
5,039 people
Big Bear Lake, CA
5,038 people
California, PA
5,046 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to LaBelle's $49,385 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Tarboro, NC
$49,386 median income
Klein, MT
$49,387 median income
Campbellsville, KY
$49,389 median income
Port Huron, MI
$49,377 median income
Auburn, NY
$49,377 median income
Eek, AK
$49,375 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - LaBelle, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition LaBelle, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 73.2% 20.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 61.7% White 73.2% Black or African American 3.1% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.2% Two or more races 20.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How LaBelle compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
LaBelle (this city) 5,042 $49,385
Kenneth City 5,025 $49,375
Ridge Wood Heights 5,085 $68,463
Naples Park 4,995 $74,462
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about LaBelle, FL?

What is the population of LaBelle, FL? +

LaBelle, FL has a population of 5,042 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in LaBelle, FL? +

The median household income in LaBelle is $49,385 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in LaBelle? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for LaBelle; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in LaBelle, FL? +

Homes in LaBelle carry a median value of $139,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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