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Suwannee County, Florida
Suwannee County, Florida. Suwannee County had 48,149 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.8% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 12121.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,149
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,474 · ACS 2020-2024: 45,342
Median household income
$56,658
±$4,147 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$171,600
±$7,529 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$884
±$53 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Suwannee County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 43,474 residents in Suwannee County. The Census Bureau estimates 48,149 for July 1, 2025, up 10.8% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 45,342 over 689 square miles of land.
| Measure | Suwannee County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 45,342 | 22,416,077 | +1,296 |
| Households | 16,112±468 | 8,752,810 | +1,224 |
| Average household size | 2.69±0.08 | 2.51 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 19,181±31 | 10,256,470 | −220 |
Suwannee County's population since 2000
From 34,844 in 2000 to 48,149 in 2025: up 38.2%. 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 Suwannee County?
Suwannee County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Live Oak with 7,248 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Suwannee County?
The median resident of Suwannee County is 42.3 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.8%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Suwannee County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±0.5 | 42.6 | −1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 20.9%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2%±0.6 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.8% | 27.4% | +2.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.6%±0.6 pts | 50.4% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.5%±1.0 pts | 14.6% | −3.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0%±1.0 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.1%±1.2 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9%±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.9%±2.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1%±1.8 pts | 11.5% | −2.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.2%±2.1 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.6%±2.0 pts | 34.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±0.8 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 Suwannee County earn?
Half of Suwannee County's 16,112 households earn less than $56,658 a year (±$4,147), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $58,875 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Suwannee County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,658±$4,147 | $74,568 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,048±$5,291 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,246±$1,825 | $42,609 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0%±2.3 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.9%±6.3 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9%±2.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5%±3.1 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 Suwannee County?
Owners occupy 74.9% of Suwannee County's occupied homes and renters 25.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,600 by its owner (±$7,529). The median renter pays $884 a month including utilities, and 29.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Suwannee County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,600±$7,529 | $359,000 | +$46,931 |
| Median gross rent | $884±$53 | $1,669 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.7%±8.8 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,369±$89 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.9%±3.0 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,181±31 | 10,256,470 | −220 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±3.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.0%±3.4 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 47.7%±3.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.1%±1.4 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 Suwannee County building?
Builders took permits for 136 new housing units across Suwannee County in 2025 (134 single-family), 2.8 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 Suwannee County get to work?
78.1% of Suwannee County's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Suwannee County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.5%±2.1 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±2.3 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1%±3.3 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±2.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3%±2.1 pts | 15.7% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.2 min±2.0 | 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 Suwannee County's census tracts?
Suwannee County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,709 (Tract 9703.03) to $72,192 (Tract 9705.02).
| Tract 970112121970100 | 6,230±1,003 | $62,306 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970212121970200 | 4,994±684 | $56,865 |
| Tract 9703.0112121970301 | 2,307±561 | $40,893 |
| Tract 9703.0312121970303 | 2,224±393 | $29,709 |
| Tract 9703.0412121970304 | 4,870±705 | $44,282 |
| Tract 9704.0112121970401 | 3,143±511 | $65,208 |
| Tract 9704.0212121970402 | 3,965±665 | $59,457 |
| Tract 9705.0112121970501 | 3,895±640 | $64,496 |
| Tract 9705.0212121970502 | 6,574±922 | $72,192 |
| Tract 9706.0112121970601 | 3,494±737 | $52,868 |
| Tract 9706.0212121970602 | 3,646±380 | $63,194 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Suwannee County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 44th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 25th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 67 |
| Median household income | 53rd of 67 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 58th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 27th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th of 67 |
| Median age | 39th 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 Suwannee 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.