Fort White is a tiny town located in the state of Florida. With a population of 635 people and two associated neighborhoods, Fort White is the 457th largest community in Florida. Much of the housing stock in Fort White was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Fort White economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Fort White, where the median household income is $48,935.00.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Fort White is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Fort White is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Fort White who work in sales jobs (28.78%), maintenance occupations (15.11%), and food service (10.79%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Fort White is worth considering. One downside of living in Fort White is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Fort White, the average commute to work is 31.60 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. The percentage of adults in Fort White with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 14.62% of adults in Fort White have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Fort White in 2022 was $22,114, which is low income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $88,456 for a family of four. However, Fort White contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Fort White is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Fort White home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Fort White residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Fort White include Irish, German, Italian, Jamaican, and English. The most common language spoken in Fort White is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
