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Harlem, FL
Census-designated place in Hendry County, Florida.
Population
2,420
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,300
ZIP codes
0
Harlem and its ZIP codes
Harlem at a glance
- Harlem is about 5.5 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,038 a year, 38% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $56,200 (84% below Florida) and median rent is $963 a month.
Local data for Harlem, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harlem, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,038
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$56,200
Median rent
$963/mo
Homeownership
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher
1.5%
Median age
29.8
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Jamaican Americans (143), Puerto Ricans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hendry County. PPP loans are for Harlem.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,393
12,747 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,202
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$212M
FY 2026, $5,358 per person
How people get to work
Harlem, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harlem, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
216
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
657
4.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 51°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harlem, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.1%
U.S. 33.3% +12.8 pts
Diabetes
22.6%
U.S. 12.1% +10.5 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.7%
U.S. 11.1% +8.6 pts
Cities near Harlem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClewistonCity | 1.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Lake HarborCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.3 |
| MonturaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 22.3 |
| Moore HavenCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| South BayCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| PioneerCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 21.2 |
| PahokeeCity | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| Belle GladeCity | 20 mi | 7 |
| Canal PointCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| Port LaBelleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 10.7 |
| Buckhead RidgeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harlem, FL in?
- Harlem is in Hendry County, Florida.
- What is the population of Harlem, FL?
- About 2,420 people live in Harlem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harlem?
- Nearby places include Clewiston (1.7 mi), Lake Harbor (9.5 mi), Montura (11 mi), Moore Haven (11 mi), South Bay (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023