Ensley, Florida Income Statistics
Ensley Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Ensley Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Ensley | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,942 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $46,195 | $52,322 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 5.4% | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 4.7% | 11.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Ensley is about 20% lower than in Florida. Income has been growing slower in Ensley (3.6%/yr) than in Florida (5.4%/yr).
About 5% of adults in Ensley earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Florida average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Ensley, Florida grew by 41.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $59,942 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.6% per year.
Ensley has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2014, at 16% lower. The gap has widened from 17% in 2009 to 25% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Ensley
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Households by income, 2024
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About 2,236 households (24.8% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 23.5% of households in Ensley had an income under $35,000 and 10.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Ensley has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (22.0% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (4.7% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 436 | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 477 | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 703 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 504 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,460 | 16.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,981 | 22.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,221 | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,328 | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 487 | 5.4% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 421 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 9,019 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 947 residents (5.4% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 5.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 8.4% of Ensley residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 34.9% had some income but less than $25,000, and 13.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Ensley has a larger share of residents earning $10,000 to $14,999 (10.3% vs 7.0%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (5.4% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 1,483 | 8.4% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,077 | 11.8% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,817 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,266 | 12.9% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,220 | 12.6% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,757 | 15.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,654 | 15.1% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,404 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 947 | 5.4% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 17,625 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 8.4% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Ensley
| Metric | Ensley | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.499 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $53,188 | $60,595 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $43,300 | $50,762 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 18.6% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Ensley, it is 0.499, lower than Florida's 0.551, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 23% more than women's income in Ensley, Florida. Over a 35-year career, a 23% wage gap accumulates to roughly $346,080 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Ensley, Florida has narrowed from about 21% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 30% in 2021, and was narrowest at 8% in 2012. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,490 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Ensley | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 13.7% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 18 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 786 people are unemployed in Ensley, Florida.
The average commute time in Ensley is 18 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Florida.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Ensley, Florida has fallen from 11.7% to 7.1% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 12.7% in 2012 and fell as low as 5.0% in 2021.
Ensley has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but briefly dipped below it in 2021 (0.5 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 1.9 points higher.
Ensley, FL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Ensley, FL is typical in size for this group, 21,380 residents against a local median of 23,388, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Where Ensley, FL breaks from the cities next to it is unemployment, sitting 26% above the local median of 5.6% at 7.1%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves sit within 0.8% of each other on unemployment, a tighter band than the gap between any of them and Ensley, FL, which makes it a genuine outlier here rather than one end of a wide local spread. Ensley, FL has the 4th lowest unemployment of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensley, FL | 21,380 | $59,942 #3/4 | 3.6%/yr #4/4 | 7.1% #4/4 | 0.499 #1/4 |
| Brent, FL | 21,878 | $51,880 | 3.9%/yr | 6.1% | 0.567 |
| Bellview, FL | 23,388 | $67,574 | 3.9%/yr | 5.3% | 0.505 |
| Ferry Pass, FL | 32,041 | $66,266 | 5.4%/yr | 5.6% | 0.525 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ensley, Florida has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Ensley, Florida.
How Wealthy Is Ensley, Florida?
Ensley has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $59,942, about 20% lower than the Florida average of $74,580.
How has median household income changed in Ensley, Florida?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Ensley, Florida rose 41%, from $42,474 to $59,942. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Florida as a whole: +41% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Ensley in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Ensley, Florida was $59,510, up 1% from $58,721 in 2022. The Florida median that year was $71,864.
What was the median household income in Ensley in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Ensley, Florida was $50,223. By 2024 it had risen 19% to $59,942.
Is unemployment high in Ensley, Florida?
Unemployment in Ensley, Florida is 7.1%, well above the Florida rate of 4.8%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Ensley, Florida?
The Gini coefficient in Ensley is 0.499. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Ensley, Florida?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Ensley, Florida has narrowed from about 21% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 30% in 2021, and was narrowest at 8% in 2012. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,490 since 2009.
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