The Villages, FL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

127,335

2% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

68.1

0.147% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.66%

10.3% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$63,323

6.21% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$280,100

4.87% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, The Villages, FL had a population of 127k people with a median age of 68.1 and a median household income of $63,323. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of The Villages, FL declined from 129,938 to 127,335, a −2% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,618 to $63,323, a 6.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in The Villages, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.17%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.05%).

None of the households in The Villages, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in The Villages, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in The Villages, FL are Tenaj Salon Institute (61 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in The Villages, FL was $280,100, and the homeownership rate was 87.1%.

Most people in The Villages, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in The Villages, FL was 2 cars per household.

The Villages, FL borders Homosassa Springs, FL, Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, Ocala, FL, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, and Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

The Villages, FL is home to a population of 127k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.08% of The Villages, FL residents were born outside of the country (7.74k people).

In 2021, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (108k people) in The Villages, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.79k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.58k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.7%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.7% of The Villages, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in The Villages, FL was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in The Villages, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in The Villages, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
108k ± 389
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.79k ± 282
White (Hispanic)
4.58k ± 575

5.98%

Hispanic Population

7.62k people

5.98% of the people in The Villages, FL are hispanic (7.62k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in The Villages, FL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

6.08%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.74k people

5.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.41k people

As of 2021, 6.08% of The Villages, FL residents (7.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in The Villages, FL was 5.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in The Villages, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,249 ± 839
Korea
1,552 ± 427
Gulf War (1990s)
1,482 ± 443

The Villages, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of The Villages, FL employs 26.9k people. The largest industries in The Villages, FL are Retail Trade (3,883 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,213 people), and Construction (2,640 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,751), Utilities ($60,060), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,396).

Employment

Occupations

26.9k

2021 Value

± 1,623

2.94%

1 Year growth

± 8.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in The Villages, FL grew at a rate of 2.94%, from 26.1k employees to 26.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in The Villages, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,941 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,565 people), and Management Occupations (2,344 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of The Villages, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.9k

2021 Value

± 1,623

2.94%

1 Year growth

± 8.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in The Villages, FL grew at a rate of 2.94%, from 26.1k employees to 26.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in The Villages, FL, are Retail Trade (3,883 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,213 people), and Construction (2,640 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of The Villages, FL, though some of these residents may live in The Villages, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,689

Median earning men ± $2,340

$26,887

Median earning women ± $2,293

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($81,429), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,701), and Wholesale Trade ($50,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,627), Wholesale Trade ($40,469), and Public Administration ($38,359).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

738
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
402
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
357
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in The Villages, FL awarded 61 degrees. The student population of The Villages, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 76 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in The Villages, FL are White (43 and 70.5%), followed by Black or African American (9 and 14.8%), Hispanic or Latino (7 and 11.5%), and Asian (1 and 1.64%).

The largest universities in The Villages, FL by number of degrees awarded are Tenaj Salon Institute (61 and 100%).

The most popular majors in The Villages, FL are General Cosmetology (61 and 100%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in The Villages, FL was $280,100 in 2021, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $267,100 to $280,100, a 4.87% increase. The homeownership rate in The Villages, FL is 87.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in The Villages, FL have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in The Villages, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in The Villages, FL is $63,323. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in The Villages, FL was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $88,794, followed by Nassau County, FL and Santa Rosa County, FL, with respective values of $77,504 and $77,260.

Property

$280,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,259

$53,501

Median Property Taxes

±$2,315

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In The Villages, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in The Villages, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

87.1%

Homeownership

2021

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 87.1% of the housing units in The Villages, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 88.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in The Villages, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in The Villages, FL was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $88,794, followed by Nassau County, FL and Santa Rosa County, FL, with respective values of $77,504 and $77,260.

The following map shows all of the counties in The Villages, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,323

Median Household Income

± $2,738

61.4k

Number of Households

± 2,547

In 2021, the median household income of the 61.4k households in The Villages, FL grew to $63,323 from the previous year's value of $59,618.

The following chart displays the households in The Villages, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for The Villages, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.8%)
Worked At Home (11%)
Carpooled (7.91%)

In 2021, 72.8% of workers in The Villages, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (7.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in The Villages, FL have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.93% of the workforce in The Villages, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in The Villages, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in The Villages, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in The Villages, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.66% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in The Villages, FL (11.4k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in The Villages, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.3% of the population of The Villages, FL has health coverage, with 16.8% on employee plans, 9.04% on Medicaid, 45.9% on Medicare, 20.1% on non-group plans, and 2.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1372 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1631 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,372 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,372 patients per year. This represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1,385 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 8.1% under 18 years, 6.39% between 18 and 34 years, 24% between 35 and 64 years, and 61.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.69%

Uninsured

16.8%

Employer Coverage

9.04%

Medicaid

45.9%

Medicare

20.1%

Non-Group

2.53%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in The Villages, FL grew by 0.591% from 5.66% to 5.69%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in The Villages, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.