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Port LaBelle, FL

Census-designated place in Hendry County, Florida.

Population

7,923

Land area

10.7sq mi

People per sq mi

737

ZIP codes

0

Port LaBelle and its ZIP codes

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Port LaBelle at a glance

  • Port LaBelle is 77% denser than Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $75,231, close to the Florida median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,400 (36% below Florida) and median rent is $983 a month.

Local data for Port LaBelle, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Port LaBelle, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$75,231

Poverty rate

11.9%

Median home value

$230,400

Median rent

$983/mo

Homeownership

83.9%

Bachelor's or higher

15.5%

Median age

27.8

Average commute

35.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,954), Puerto Ricans (728), Cuban Americans (612).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hendry County. PPP loans are for Port LaBelle.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Sep 2026, 0.0 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

Hendry County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Port LaBelle, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.2%
  • Carpooled19.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.4%

Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Port LaBelle, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 49°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Port LaBelle, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

16.3%

U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts

Smoking

18.5%

U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

31.1%

U.S. 11.1% +20.0 pts

Cities near Port LaBelle

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LaBelleCity5.7 mi14.5
Fort DenaudCensus-designated place8.5 mi20.1
PioneerCensus-designated place10 mi21.2
Charleston ParkCensus-designated place13 mi0.1
AlvaCensus-designated place15 mi17.5
Moore HavenCity18 mi1.1
MonturaCensus-designated place19 mi22.3
OlgaCensus-designated place20 mi4.2
Lehigh AcresCensus-designated place20 mi92.7
Fort Myers ShoresCensus-designated place22 mi2.1
VerandahCensus-designated place23 mi2.1
BuckinghamCensus-designated place23 mi18
ImmokaleeCensus-designated place24 mi22.7
GatewayCensus-designated place25 mi5.4
North Fort MyersCensus-designated place27 mi49.3
HarlemCensus-designated place27 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Port LaBelle, FL in?
Port LaBelle is in Hendry County, Florida.
What is the population of Port LaBelle, FL?
About 7,923 people live in Port LaBelle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Port LaBelle?
Nearby places include LaBelle (5.7 mi), Fort Denaud (8.5 mi), Pioneer (10 mi), Charleston Park (13 mi), Alva (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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