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in South Bay, Florida

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South Bay, FL is #81 on the list Top 100 Best Cities for Outdoor Living in 2022

Population In South Bay, Florida

Population6665

In terms of political views, the South Bay population skews Democratic. The top religion in South Bay is Catholic. The top age group is 25-44 per census data.

Household Types in South Bay, Florida

  • Singles in South Bay 78.3%
  • Married Couples in South Bay 21.7%

Age Groups of People Living in South Bay, Florida

  • 18 to 24 year olds 6.3%
  • 25 to 44 year olds 41.6%
  • 45 to 64 year olds 32.2%
  • 65+ year olds 8.5%

Race Diversity in South Bay, Florida

The Race Diversity score in South Bay, Florida is 26.Race diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Latino/Hispanics 20.9%
  • Whites 33.4%
  • Black or African Americans 58.0%
  • American Indian & Alaska Natives 0.5%
  • Asians 1.2%
  • Native Hawaiians & Other Pacific Islanders 0.0%
  • Multi 5.1%
  • Other 1.9%

The Religion of people living in South Bay, Florida

The primary religious affiliation in South Bay, Florida is Catholic. The Religion Diversity score in South Bay, Florida is 26.8Religion diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score..

ReligionPercentage of Population
Protestant15.6%
Catholic15.9%
Orthodox0.4%
Other / Christian0.0%
Mormon0.4%
Jewish2.8%
Muslim0.9%
Buddhist0.1%
Hindu0.4%
Other / Non-Christian0.2%
No Religion63.3%

Industry and Occupation in South Bay, Florida

The top industry present in South Bay, Florida is Educational services, health care, and social assistance. 24.6 % of residents work in Management, business, science, and arts occupations, while only 15.0% work in Sales and office occupations. The Industry Diversity score in South Bay, Florida is 59.4.Industry diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 8.9%
  • Construction 5.0%
  • Manufacturing 8.7%
  • Wholesale trade 1.3%
  • Retail trade 16.3%
  • Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.1%
  • Information 0.0%
  • Finance and insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing 0.0%
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services 5.9%
  • Educational services, health care, and social assistance 34.4%
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.0%
  • Other services, except public administration 5.6%
  • Public administration 6.9%

The Occupation Diversity score in South Bay, Florida is 90.4.Occupation diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Management, business, science, and arts occupations 24.6%
  • Service occupations 23.0%
  • Sales and office occupations 15.0%
  • Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 18.0%
  • Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 19.3%

Average Educational level of people living in South Bay,Florida

21.6% of residents in South Bay, Florida have earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the U.S. average of 46.6%. 43.4% of residents in South Bay, Florida hold STEM degrees (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). The Educational level Diversity score in South Bay, Florida is 52.0.Educational diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Less than high school graduate 42.9%
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency) 35.5%
  • Some college or associate's degree 15.4%
  • Bachelor's degree 5.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree 1.1%

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