Gifford, Florida
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Gifford is a census-designated place located in Indian River County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 7,599.
Geography
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Location of Gifford, Florida
Gifford is located at 27°40'19" North, 80°24'59" West (27.672058, -80.416423)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 19.4 km² (7.5 mi²). 18.3 km² (7.1 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.00% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 7,599 people, 3,036 households, and 1,897 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 416.2/km² (1,078.1/mi²). There are 3,595 housing units at an average density of 196.9/km² (510.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 38.70% White, 57.43% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.96% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. 6.67% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,036 households out of which 26.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% are married couples living together, 20.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% are non-families. 31.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $29,438, and the median income for a family is $35,354. Males have a median income of $25,716 versus $18,821 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $19,910. 23.4% of the population and 19.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 32.3% of those under the age of 18 and 16.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.