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Micanopy, FL


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Micanopy, Florida

Micanopy, Florida, in Alachua county, is 10 miles S of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 68 miles SW of Jacksonville, Florida. The town is considered part of the Gainesville metropolitan area. Micanopy has a population of 653.

The People and Families of Micanopy

In Micanopy, about 42% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Micanopy live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Micanopy had a median family income of $38,611. To its credit, the people in Micanopy value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Micanopy ($7,750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Micanopy Housing

About 68% of housing units in Micanopy are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Micanopy, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Micanopy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Micanopy Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Micanopy Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Micanopy College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Micanopy, FL

Comparing Micanopy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity105
Age of the Population97
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size13
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built62
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime25
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