Hobe Sound, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Hobe Sound, Florida is 14,313 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 265th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $63,233, the median home value is $323,700, and the median age is 55.6.
14,313
Population
2014
People / sq mi
$63,233
Median Income
$323,700
Median Home Value
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Hobe Sound covers 7.1 sq mi of land at 2014 people per square mile.
About Hobe Sound, FL
Hobe Sound skews on age — the median resident is 55.6, older than the national median. With 14,313 residents, Hobe Sound is a city in Florida.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $63,233, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.6%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $323,700, with typical rent around $1,184.
28.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Around 14.8% of workers work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Hobe Sound — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$63,233
Median Household Income
$43,896
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$323,700
Median Home Value
$1,184
Median Rent
77.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.8%
High School+
28.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
67.5%
Public Transit
14.8%
Work From Home
25.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
58.3%
Foreign Born
89.7%
Non-English at Home
12.0%
Veterans
15.1%
With Disability
88.3%
Health Insurance
92.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Construction | 18.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 10.2% |
| Information | 4.6% |
| Retail Trade | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hobe Sound, Florida has a population of 14,313 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 265th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Hobe Sound, Florida is $63,233, with 7.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Hobe Sound, Florida is $323,700, with median monthly rent at $1,184 and a homeownership rate of 77.2%.
The median age in Hobe Sound, Florida is 55.6 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.