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Glades County, FL
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Glades County, Florida.
Population
12,563
Land area
807sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Glades County
Glades County at a glance
- Glades County is 96% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,870, 38% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,000 (62% below Florida) and median rent is $886 a month.
- Its largest cities are Moore Haven (2,131) and Buckhead Ridge (986).
Local data for Glades County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glades County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,870
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$137,000
Median rent
$886/mo
Homeownership
85.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
32.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,213), German Americans (1,006), Irish Americans (748).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,597
2,232 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$34,547
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.2M
FY 2026, $7,189 per person
PPP loans
$25.2M
517 loans, 3,794 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$168K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Glades County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glades County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
227
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
185
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 51°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glades County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.7%
U.S. 11.1% +12.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Glades County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Glades County, FL?
- Moore Haven is the largest city or town in Glades County, with about 2,131 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Glades County?
- Glades County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 33471, 33944, 34974.
- What is the population of Glades County, FL?
- About 12,563 people live in Glades County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Glades County?
- Glades County borders Palm Beach County, Lee County, Charlotte County, Martin County, Highlands County, Hendry County, Okeechobee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023