Key West, FL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Monroe County ยท Florida

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Key West based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Key West
National Avg
Florida Avg
Population: 64Income: 52Home Value: 82Safety: 100Education: 48Median Age: 78Climate: 50Cost of Living: 89

Quick Stats

Population

25,824

2023 ACS

Median Income

$78,532

2023

Median Home Value

$816,300

2023

Median Rent

$2,075

2023

Median Age

46.5

Unemployment

2.0%

Cost of Living Index

178.6

100 = national avg

Key West is a city in Monroe County, Florida, with a population of 25,824 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Key West is one of the communities in Florida.

The median household income in Key West is $78,532, and the median home value is $816,300. The cost of living index is 178.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,075 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, and the median age is 46.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

25,824

Male

13,603

52.7%

Female

12,221

47.3%

Median Age

46.5

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

33.3%

High School or Higher

54.5%

Foreign Born

21.6%

Veterans

6.5%

Married

41.0%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.464

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

66.7%

Foreign Born

21.6%

White
66.7%
Black
12.1%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
14.2%
Other
4.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

23.3%

6,012 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

76.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
488 (8.1%)
Puerto Rican
491 (8.2%)
Cuban
2,358 (39.2%)
Dominican
120 (2.0%)
Guatemalan
134 (2.2%)
Colombian
186 (3.1%)
Honduran
6 (0.1%)
Ecuadorian
10 (0.2%)
Peruvian
43 (0.7%)
Other Hispanic
2,177 (36.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
38 (6.5%)
Chinese
54 (9.3%)
Filipino
157 (27.0%)
Vietnamese
12 (2.1%)
Korean
40 (6.9%)
Japanese
5 (0.9%)
Pakistani
10 (1.7%)
Taiwanese
13 (2.2%)
Other Asian
251 (43.2%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
27 (103.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
59 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

24,660

English Only

77.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

3,848 speakers

Limited English

10.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
3,848 (15.6%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
541 (2.2%)
Slavic Languages
455 (1.8%)
Other Indo-European
240 (1.0%)
German
193 (0.8%)
Other Asian
141 (0.6%)
Other Languages
82 (0.3%)
Tagalog
73 (0.3%)
Chinese
45 (0.2%)
Korean
29 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

89.4%

Limited English Proficiency

10.6%

Spanish
46.9% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
69.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
44.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
35.8% limited English
Other Asian
21.3% limited English
Tagalog
39.7% limited English
Chinese
100.0% limited English
Korean
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,688

6.5% of population

Disability Rate

30.2%

510 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$59,399

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
27.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
32.2%
Vietnam
32.8%
Korea
3.2%
World War II
1.3%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
6.7%
35-54
19.4%
55-64
33.0%
65-74
16.8%
75+
24.1%

Male Veterans

1,576

93.4%

Female Veterans

112

6.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$59,399

Non-Veteran Income

$42,760

Difference

$16,639

38.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

510

Without Disability

1,178

Disability Rate

30.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

15,869

#1 Ancestry

Irish

8.9% (2,310)

#2 Ancestry

German

8.9% (2,287)

#3 Ancestry

English

7.9% (2,029)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
8.9%
German
8.9%
English
7.9%
Italian
7.2%
West Indian
5.6%
American
5.2%
Polish
2.0%
Russian
1.9%
Scottish
1.8%
French
1.4%
Ukrainian
1.4%
Norwegian
1.2%
Swedish
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
Dutch
0.8%
Greek
0.7%
European
0.7%
Hungarian
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
British
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

11,188

Family Households

5,710

51.0%

Married Couples

4,477

40.0%

Non-Family Households

5,478

49.0%

Single Mother Households

785

7.0%

Single Father Households

448

4.0%

Living Alone

3,836

34.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

3,480

In Married Couple

2,451

70.4%

With Single Mother

684

19.7%

With Single Father

345

9.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$101,563

Married Couple Income

$109,149

Single Mother Income

$66,339

Single Father Income

$82,596

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

356

Grandparents Responsible

25

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$78,532

+7% vs national

Per Capita Income

$59,457

+60% vs national

Poverty Rate

11.1%

-19% vs national

Gini Index

0.5357

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

2.0%

-62% vs national

SNAP Recipients

7.0%

of households

How Key West Compares

Key West vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Key West is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Key West. The median household income here is $78,532.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
13.7%
$25-50K
14.9%
$50-75K
20.2%
$75-100K
10.8%
$100-150K
17.3%
$150-200K
8.6%
$200K+
14.6%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

-60% vs FL avg

Labor Force

15,392

Employed

14,072

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

33.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

54.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

46.5

Work from Home

10.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

178.6

100 = national avg

+78.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$78,592

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$185,763

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
288.4
Food
110.0
Transportation
120.0
Healthcare
108.0
Utilities
143.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,211

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,504

per month

The median household income in Key West, FL is $78,532, which is 7.2% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $59,457. The poverty rate of 11.1% is lower than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5357, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 15,392. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 57.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 178.6, which is 78.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 288.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $78,592 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,250,000

Median List Price

$1,495,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,050

Days on Market

93

Active Inventory

330

Months of Supply

13.2

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,000,283

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,743

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

4.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

31.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
4.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
31.9%
Listings with Price Drops
23.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 19.3%List Price โ†‘ 7.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

25

New Listings

85

Pending Sales

47

Homes Sold โ†“ 45.7%New Listings โ†‘ 21.4%Pending โ†“ 28.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$1,050

Median List $/SF

$1,098

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 15.6%List $/SF โ†‘ 15.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Key West vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Key West is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$816,300

Median Rent

$2,075

Total Housing Units

14,414

Vacancy Rate

22.4%

Owner Occupied

47.4%

Renter Occupied

52.6%

Median Property Tax

$4,312

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,793

Housing Types

Single Family
52.1%
Multi-Family
44.9%
Mobile Home
3.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,312

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.53%

of home value

Median Home Value

$816,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,903

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,312) by the median home value ($816,300). In Key West, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.53%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Key West, FL is $1,250,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 93 days on the market. 4.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 13.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $1,050. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,743/month. About 47.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1967. There are 14,414 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,312. The effective tax rate is 0.53%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.52

per 1,000 residents

+35% vs national

Property Crime Rate

22.59

per 1,000 residents

+31% vs national

Total Crimes

645

2024

Violent Clearance

72%

cases solved

Property Clearance

25%

cases solved

YoY Change

-2.4%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Key West Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Key West vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Key West is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 43.5%Property โ†“ 50.9%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Key West police solve 86% of aggravated assault cases but only 23% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent130.5323.1%
RobberyViolent80.3237.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent662.6786.4%
BurglaryProperty532.1526.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty49119.8825.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty140.5728.6%

Key West, FL reported 87 violent crimes and 558 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 residents is 35.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 72% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 491 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 9.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024875583.5222.59
2023915363.6121.25
20221256014.7822.97
20201064504.4118.70
2019967343.9129.89
20171018093.6929.53
20161021,0033.9338.61
20151621,1956.2446.02

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

91.6

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

90.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

53.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

29.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

47

Public Assistance

$244.2M

Individual Assistance

$33.3M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

26 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $236.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Milton โ†’HurricaneOct 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Milton โ†’HurricaneOct 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Helene โ†’HurricaneSep 2024โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Helene โ†’Tropical StormSep 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022$4.4M$4.0M
Tropical Storm Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Elsa โ†’Severe StormJul 2021โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Isaias โ†’HurricaneAug 2020โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$301K$82K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Dorian โ†’HurricaneAug 2019โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$152.3M$13.9M
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Matthew โ†’HurricaneOct 2016โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Isaac โ†’HurricaneOct 2012$821Kโ€”
Hurricane Ike โ†’HurricaneSep 2008$622Kโ€”
Tropical Storm Fay โ†’Severe StormAug 2008$3.5Mโ€”
Tropical Storm Fay โ†’Severe StormAug 2008โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 49 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

27,423

Total Claims Paid

$713,869,071

Avg Claim Payout

$26,032

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

122

Federal Funding

$16,033,184

Properties Protected

113

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

9.80

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind82$3,784,353
202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal10$108,791
207.2: Mitigation Reconstruction6$851,245
800.1: Miscellaneous3$0
103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.)2$249,690

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Key West has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are coastal flood, hurricane, lightning. The area has had 47 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (26 declarations). 27,423 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $244,229,683 in public assistance recovery funding. $33,321,577 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 122 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.1%

10.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.7%

6.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

2.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.1%

Arthritis

24.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

15.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.7%

Loneliness

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Lack of Support

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Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

27.8%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

12.5%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

6.9%

Key West has an obesity rate of 26.1%, which is 10.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.7%, 6.8pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

1

With Emergency Services

1

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.3 mi

Lower Keys Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lower Keys Medical Center9.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

86,000

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
FKAA J. ROBERT DEAN W.T.P.86,0000

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

57.4%

-27% vs national

Public Transit

0.1%

-86% vs national

Work From Home

10.3%

+10% vs national

Carpool

7.0%

Walk / Bike

17.4%

combined

How Key West's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

6-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Cyclist

2

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322002
202233002
202111000
202011000
201933000
201866002

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Key West, FL covers travel times and transportation modes. 57.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.3% work from home, which is below the FL state average of 13.8%. 7.0% of workers carpool. 4.9% walk to work. 12.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.5%

of households

No Internet

9.3%

of households

Total Households

11,188

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.5%
Cellular Data Plan
76.7%
Satellite
5.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.2%
No Internet Access
9.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.2%

of households

Smartphone

91.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.2%

of households

Tablet

54.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.2%
Smartphone
91.8%
Desktop / Laptop
77.2%
Tablet
54.4%
Smartphone Only
14.2%
No Computer
3.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0ยข

per kWh

-29% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.5ยข

per kWh

-28% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$156

residential

+6% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Key West vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

86,000

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FKAA J. ROBERT DEAN W.T.P.CommunityGround water86,0000

87.3% of households in Key West have broadband internet access. 75.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.3% of households have no internet access. 14.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 86,000 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Key West is located in Monroe County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Key West.

Election Overview

Source: Monroe County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

17,933

40.5%

GOP Votes

26,064

58.8%

Total Votes

44,327

Margin

R+18.3%

Shift from 2020

R+10.4pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+18.3%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202417,93326,06444,32740.5%58.8%R+18.3
202021,88125,69348,02945.6%53.5%R+7.9
201618,94921,88542,43444.7%51.6%R+6.9

In the 2024 presidential election, Monroe County recorded 44,327 total votes. Republicans won the county with 58.8% of the vote compared to 40.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+18.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+10.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Monroe County has shifted 11.4 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

241

Total Assets

$260.9M

Total Income

$107.4M

Per 10K Residents

93.3

nonprofits

-44.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

37

Median Assets

$510K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Arts & Culture
32
Human Services
22
Education
19
Recreation & Sports
18
Philanthropy
16
Religion
12
Environment
11
Animal-Related
10
Mental Health
6
Housing & Shelter
6
Youth Development
6
Health Care
5
Voluntary Health
5
Public Benefit
5
Community Improvement
4
Crime & Legal
2
Employment
2
Public Safety
2
International
2
Medical Research
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Civil Rights
1
Science & Tech
1
Mutual Benefit
1
Unknown
1
62.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $163.2M of $260.9M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Key West

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA KEYSPhilanthropy$33.8M$6.6M1997
SIGSBEE CHARTER SCHOOL INCEducation$28.2M$13.2M2009
MONROE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION INCEducation$16.8M$2.4M1997
THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST INCArts & Culture$15.2M$3.4M2007
AH OF MONROE COUNTY INCVoluntary Health$14.8M$4.9M1986
WESLEY HOUSE FAMILY SERVICES INCHuman Services$14.4M$8.3M1946
FLORIDA KEYS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALSAnimal-Related$11.2M$3.1M1999
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF KEY WEST AND LOWER FLORIDA KEYSHousing & Shelter$11.0M$2.1M1987
FLORIDA KEYS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INCโ€”$10.9M$5.5M1966
HISTORIC FLORIDA KEYS FOUNDATION INCโ€”$6.8M$668K1991
STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$5.9M$4.5M2009
MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INCโ€”$5.7M$2.1M1982
THE INDIA BLAKE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$5.6M$5.6M2000
LOREEN AND ROBERT RAMEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$5.0M$976K2023
DION BANKS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.5M$695K2016
MONROE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS INCHuman Services$4.4M$4.4M1981
KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCโ€”$4.3M$3.2M1965
KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR INCโ€”$4.3M$2.1M1987
FLEMING STREET FAITH CENTER INCHuman Services$3.1M$956K2018
FLORIDA KEYS OUTREACH COALITION INCโ€”$2.8M$1.5M1993
KEY WEST WILDLIFE CENTER INCAnimal-Related$2.6M$820K2010
MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF KEY WEST INCEducation$2.6M$1.6M1972
SAMUELS HOUSE INCHuman Services$2.6M$1.6M1999
SCHOONER WESTERN UNION PRESERVATION SOCIETY INCArts & Culture$2.4M$1172012
RURAL HEALTH NETWORK OF MONROE COUNTY FLORIDA INCHealth Care$2.3M$3.1M1995
KEY WEST WOMANS CLUB INCPhilanthropy$2.2M$558K1989
THE CLEMENTS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTโ€”$2.2M$488K1993
KEY BRIDGE INCMental Health$2.0M$76K2016
CANCER FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA KEYSHealth Care$1.9M$245K1999
WOMANKIND INCHuman Services$1.7M$1.5M2000
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ADVERTISINGCommunity Improvement$1.6M$336K1981
KEY WEST GARDEN CLUBEnvironment$1.4M$349K2006
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE KEYS AREA INCYouth Development$1.4M$1.5M1996
KEY WEST BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY INCEnvironment$1.4M$518K1989
KEY WEST PLAYERS INCโ€”$1.3M$999K1982
KEY WEST FILM SOCIETY INCArts & Culture$1.2M$855K1999
PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS OF KEY WEST INCโ€”$1.1M$1.3M2005
SUNRISE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF KEY WEST INCPhilanthropy$991K$129K1997
KEY WEST HARRY S TRUMAN FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$949K$308K2002
KEY WEST ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION INCโ€”$945K$241K1993
OLD ISLAND RESTORATION FOUNDATION INCโ€”$911K$728K1977
A H I HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$891K$208K1997
WARREN FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$883K$39K2021
MAY SANDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL INCEducation$878K$1.3M1998
FLORIDA KEYS HEALTHY START COALITION INCHealth Care$853K$1.5M1993
HARRY & HARRIET RUCHMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCUnknown$805K$102K1998
KEY WEST THEATER AND COMMUNITY STAGEArts & Culture$736K$650K2019
MICHELLES FOUNDATION INCEducation$640K$373K2013
FRIENDS OF THE MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IN KEY WEST FLORIDA INCEducation$637K$136K1979
REEF RELIEF INCEnvironment$600K$497K1988

Key West, FL has 241 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $260.9M. The most common category is Arts, Culture & Humanities, with 32 organizations. 37 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 93.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

204

Total Approved

$110.4M

Jobs Supported

1,266

Per 10K Residents

79.0

SBA loans

+14.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

62

Top Lender

First Horizon Bank

24 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

193

Total Amount

$99.3M

Avg Loan

$514,611

Median Loan

$250,000

SBA Guaranteed

$75.3M(76%)

Jobs Supported

1,189

5045% of all loans

Loans

11

Total Amount

$11.1M

Avg Loan

$1,009,273

Median Loan

$416,000

7(a) โ€” 95%504 โ€” 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

32

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$29.6M

27% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$926,413

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services45 loans
NAICS 72
$45.6M
Other Services21 loans
NAICS 81
$6.5M
Retail Trade20 loans
NAICS 45
$11.5M
Retail Trade18 loans
NAICS 44
$5.2M
Professional & Technical Services13 loans
NAICS 54
$3.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Key West Gallery Inc1$5.0M
Key West Conservatory Llc1$5.0M
Two Friends Realty Holding Llc1$4.6M
Vrehiii Marreros Llc1$3.5M
1007 Market Place Inc.3$3.3M
Bhb Key West Llc1$3.0M
Shaddow & Fish Inc.1$3.0M
Christopher Holland Llc ( Epc) Mirage International Inc (oc)1$2.5M
Christopher Holland Llc ( Epc) Mirage International Inc (oc)1$2.5M
Tropical Inn1$2.1M

Key West, FL has received 204 SBA loans totaling $110.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 193 loans (95% of the total), supporting 1,189 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 11 loans totaling $11.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Key West is First Horizon Bank with 24 loans. That works out to 79.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

1

Total Population

36,091

Avg Median Income

$79,038

Avg Home Value

$766,400

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3304036,091$79,038$766,400$2,07917.7

Key West, FL has 1 ZIP code with a combined population of 36,091. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $79,038. The average median home value is $766,400. The average median monthly rent is $2,079.

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