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Glades County, Florida
Glades County, Florida. Glades County had 13,270 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.4% since 2020, in line with Florida (+8.9%). It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 12043.
Glades County is one of the 2 counties of the Clewiston, FL micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,270
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,126 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,563
Median household income
$45,870
±$9,869 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$137,000
±$17,468 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$886
±$188 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Glades County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,126 residents in Glades County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,270 for July 1, 2025, up 9.4% since 2020, in line with Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,563 over 807 square miles of land.
| Measure | Glades County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,563 | 22,416,077 | −953 |
| Households | 4,500±319 | 8,752,810 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.18 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,690±26 | 10,256,470 | −366 |
Glades County's population since 2000
From 10,576 in 2000 to 13,270 in 2025: up 25.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Glades County?
Glades County holds 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Moore Haven with 1,745 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Moore Haven | 1,566 | $40,094 |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhead RidgeGEOID 1209315 | 1,509 | $43,167 |
| Port LaBelle | 5,450 | $75,231 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Glades County?
The median resident of Glades County is 46.0 years old; 13.2% are under 18 and 26.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 25.7%. 11.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Glades County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0±3.0 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.2% | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.0%±1.0 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.7% | 27.4% | +4.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.6%±0.4 pts | 50.4% | −5.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.7%±0.7 pts | 14.6% | +1.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.0%±2.3 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.2%±1.8 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±1.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2%±3.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.8%±3.7 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.3%±3.2 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.4%±3.6 pts | 34.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Glades County earn?
Half of Glades County's 4,500 households earn less than $45,870 a year (±$9,869), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $50,430 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glades County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,870±$9,869 | $74,568 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,018±$7,572 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,173±$2,591 | $42,609 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.2%±4.4 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.3%±10.0 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3%±4.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.7%±5.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Glades County?
Owners occupy 85.1% of Glades County's occupied homes and renters 14.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $137,000 by its owner (±$17,468). The median renter pays $886 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glades County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $137,000±$17,468 | $359,000 | +$42,606 |
| Median gross rent | $886±$188 | $1,669 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8%±14.3 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,346±$77 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.1%±4.2 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,690±26 | 10,256,470 | −366 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6%±2.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 21.2%±12.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.9%±5.3 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 54.0%±5.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Glades County building?
Builders took permits for 108 new housing units across Glades County in 2025 (98 single-family), 8.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Glades County get to work?
74.0% of Glades County's workers drive alone and 3.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | Glades County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 39.2%±2.6 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1%±3.6 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.0%±6.2 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.7%±5.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0%±4.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8%±2.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.2 min±5.3 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Glades County's census tracts?
Glades County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,853 (Tract 1) to $64,213 (Tract 2.02).
| Tract 112043000100 | 1,986±340 | $34,853 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2.0112043000201 | 2,990±459 | $53,268 |
| Tract 2.0212043000202 | 4,199±452 | $64,213 |
| Tract 312043000300 | 3,388±431 | $36,835 |
| Tract 990012043990000 | 0±15 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Glades County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 64th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 32nd of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th of 67 |
| Median household income | 67th of 67 |
| Median home value | 60th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 57th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58th of 67 |
| Median age | 25th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Glades County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.