Alva, FL

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Alva Overview

2,986
TOTAL POPULATION
1,573
MALE POPULATION
1,413
FEMALE POPULATION
111.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
89.83
FEMALES / 100 MALES
52.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,966
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,637
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$81,361
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
42.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,386
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,236
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Alva Zip Codes

Alva Area Codes

Race in Alva

The most populous races in Alva are White / Caucasian (2,735 | 91.6%), Hispanic or Latino (176 | 5.9%), and Asian (134 | 4.5%).
Race in Alva
Race# Population% Population
Asian1344.5%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1765.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,73591.6%
Two or more Races1043.5%
Some other Race130.4%
Total2,986100.0%

Ancestry in Alva

The most populous ancestries reported in Alva are English (688 | 23.0%), German (448 | 15.0%), American (387 | 13.0%), Irish (355 | 11.9%), and Canadian (211 | 7.1%), together accounting for 70.0% of all Alva residents.
Ancestry in Alva
Ancestry# Population% Population
American38713.0%
Austrian70.2%
Bhutanese190.6%
Burmese190.6%
Canadian2117.1%
Colombian180.6%
Cuban130.4%
Czech491.6%
Dutch632.1%
English68823.0%
French230.8%
German44815.0%
Greek220.7%
Hungarian70.2%
Irish35511.9%
Italian1996.7%
Korean80.3%
Mexican1083.6%
Norwegian180.6%
Polish2006.7%
Portuguese150.5%
Puerto Rican371.2%
Scandinavian130.4%
Scotch-Irish401.3%
Scottish401.3%
South American180.6%
Sri Lankan1454.9%
Swedish331.1%
Welsh210.7%
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Immigrants in Alva

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alva came from Asia (134 | 4.5%), South Eastern Asia (134 | 4.5%), Vietnam (134 | 4.5%), Canada (45 | 1.5%), and Europe (34 | 1.1%), together accounting for 16.1% of all Alva residents.
Immigrants in Alva
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1344.5%
Canada451.5%
Caribbean130.4%
Cuba130.4%
Europe341.1%
Germany60.2%
Greece280.9%
Latin America130.4%
South Eastern Asia1344.5%
Southern Europe280.9%
Vietnam1344.5%
Western Europe60.2%
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Sex and Age in Alva

Sex and Age in Alva

The most populous age groups in Alva are 10 to 14 Years (234 | 14.9%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (222 | 15.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Alva
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (0.9%)37 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Years104 (6.6%)18 (1.3%)
10 to 14 Years234 (14.9%)61 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Years79 (5.0%)129 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)79 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years15 (0.9%)26 (1.8%)
30 to 34 Years14 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years119 (7.6%)101 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years10 (0.6%)115 (8.1%)
45 to 49 Years44 (2.8%)99 (7.0%)
50 to 54 Years202 (12.8%)111 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years145 (9.2%)55 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years89 (5.7%)99 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years136 (8.6%)222 (15.7%)
70 to 74 Years150 (9.5%)101 (7.1%)
75 to 79 Years137 (8.7%)39 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years60 (3.8%)94 (6.7%)
85 Years and over20 (1.3%)27 (1.9%)
Total1,573 (100.0%)1,413 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Alva

Median Family Size in Alva

The median family size in Alva is 2.91 persons per family, with single male/father families (116 | 14.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (698 | 84.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Alva
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple698 (84.4%)2.83
Single Male/Father116 (14.0%)3.36
Single Female/Mother13 (1.6%)3.15
Total Families827 (100.0%)2.91

Median Household Size in Alva

The median household size in Alva is 2.49 persons per household, with single male/father households (116 | 9.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.36 persons per household. non-family households (374 | 31.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.55 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Alva
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple698 (58.1%)2.83
Single Male/Father116 (9.7%)3.36
Single Female/Mother13 (1.1%)3.15
Non-family374 (31.1%)1.55
Total Households1,201 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Alva

Out of a total of 1,201 households in Alva, 827 (68.9%) are family households, while 374 (31.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 534, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 275.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alva
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-275 (22.9%)
2-Person Households534 (44.5%)84 (7.0%)
3-Person Households129 (10.7%)15 (1.3%)
4-Person Households61 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households45 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households45 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households13 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total827 (68.9%)374 (31.1%)

Female Fertility in Alva

Fertility by Age in Alva

Average fertility rate in Alva is 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Alva
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years14 (100.0%)44.0
Total14 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alva

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alva
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Alva

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Alva
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree14 (100.0%)519.0
Total14 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alva

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alva
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Alva

Income Overview in Alva

Per Capita Income in Alva is $38,966, while median incomes of families and households are $97,637 and $81,361 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,986$38,966
Median Family Income827$97,637
Mean Family Income827$110,611
Median Household Income1,201$81,361
Mean Household Income1,201$92,785
Income Deficit827$10,386
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,98642.38%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,98657.62¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,9860.40

Earnings by Sex in Alva

Average Earnings in Alva are $48,571, $70,313 for men and $40,517 for women, a difference of 42.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Alva
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male645 (47.5%)$70,313
Female713 (52.5%)$40,517
Total1,358 (100.0%)$48,571

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alva

The most common earnings brackets in Alva are $100,000+ for men (134 | 20.8%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (123 | 17.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alva
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)81 (11.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99918 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)10 (1.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99914 (2.2%)39 (5.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4996 (0.9%)15 (2.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99917 (2.6%)58 (8.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (1.1%)13 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)11 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49933 (5.1%)7 (1.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)8 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99914 (2.2%)17 (2.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9998 (1.2%)76 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99919 (2.9%)123 (17.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99979 (12.2%)38 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99910 (1.5%)39 (5.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99943 (6.7%)36 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999121 (18.8%)17 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999122 (18.9%)84 (11.8%)
$100,000+134 (20.8%)41 (5.8%)
Total645 (100.0%)713 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alva

Average earnings in Alva are $70,313 for men and $41,935 for women, a difference of 40.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,667, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $68,806. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,536, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $32,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alva
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$70,275$32,000
College or Associate's Degree$80,667$41,070
Bachelor's Degree$68,806$51,378
Graduate Degree--
Total$70,313$41,935

Family Income in Alva

Family Income Brackets in Alva

According to the Alva family income data, there are 208 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Alva
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000151.8%
$10,000 to $14,99960.7%
$15,000 to $24,999202.4%
$25,000 to $34,999293.5%
$35,000 to $49,9999211.1%
$50,000 to $74,99912114.6%
$75,000 to $99,99920825.2%
$100,000 to $149,99910712.9%
$150,000 to $199,99911313.7%
$200,000+11614.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alva

2-person families (534 | 64.6%) account for the highest median family income in Alva with $72,286 per family, while 2-person families (534 | 64.6%) have the highest median income of $36,143 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alva
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families534 (64.6%)$72,286
3-Person Families129 (15.6%)$0
4-Person Families61 (7.4%)$0
5-Person Families45 (5.4%)$0
6-Person Families45 (5.4%)$0
7+ Person Families13 (1.6%)$0
Total827 (100.0%)$97,637

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alva

The median family income in Alva is $97,637, with families comprising 3+ earners (63) having the highest median family income of $175,573, while families with no earners (193) have the lowest median family income of $55,515, accounting for 7.6% and 23.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alva
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners193 (23.3%)$55,515
1 Earner273 (33.0%)$80,028
2 Earners298 (36.0%)$99,421
3+ Earners63 (7.6%)$175,573
Total827 (100.0%)$97,637

Household Income in Alva

Household Income Brackets in Alva

With 259 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Alva, accounting for 21.6% of all households. In contrast, only 24 households (2.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Alva
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000645.3%
$10,000 to $14,999242.0%
$15,000 to $24,999655.4%
$25,000 to $34,999857.1%
$35,000 to $49,99915713.1%
$50,000 to $74,99917514.6%
$75,000 to $99,99925921.6%
$100,000 to $149,99912310.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991139.4%
$200,000+13611.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Alva

The median household income in Alva is $81,361, with the highest median household income of $98,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 161 households (13.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 30 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Alva
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years30 (2.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years161 (13.4%)$98,750
45 to 64 Years491 (40.9%)$97,804
65+ Years519 (43.2%)$49,321
Total1,201 (100.0%)$81,361

Poverty in Alva

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alva

With 4.3% poverty level for males and 8.5% for females among the residents of Alva, 55 to 64 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 31 males (13.3%) and 28 females (17.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alva
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)30 (14.4%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)10 (4.8%)
55 to 64 Years31 (13.3%)12 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years37 (12.9%)38 (11.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)28 (17.5%)
Total68 (4.3%)118 (8.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alva

According to the poverty statistics in Alva, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alva
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)
5 Years87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years104 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)178 (85.6%)
25 to 34 Years29 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years129 (100.0%)216 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years246 (100.0%)200 (95.2%)
55 to 64 Years203 (86.8%)142 (92.2%)
65 to 74 Years249 (87.1%)285 (88.2%)
75 Years and over217 (100.0%)132 (82.5%)
Total1,505 (95.7%)1,277 (91.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alva

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alva show that 4.0% or 28 of the total 698 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.0%, comprising of 28 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alva
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children534 (95.0%)28 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total670 (96.0%)28 (4.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alva

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alva
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alva

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alva
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children28 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Alva

Employment by Class of Employer in Alva

Among the 1,192 employed individuals in Alva, private company employees (554 | 46.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (205 | 17.2%), and local government employees (137 | 11.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Alva
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees55446.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1018.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)20517.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations968.1%
Local Government Employees13711.5%
State Government Employees746.2%
Federal Government Employees252.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,192100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Alva

According to the labor force statistics for Alva, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,517), 49.1% or 1,236 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.9% or 11 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 41 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 3.2% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Alva
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years39 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years345 (100.0%)11 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years400 (87.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years161 (80.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years154 (81.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years82 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,236 (49.1%)11 (0.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alva

According to labor force statistics for Alva, 89.6% of individuals (1,115) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,244) are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 11 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 17 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.1% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alva
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma221 (76.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree528 (96.4%)12 (2.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher349 (89.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,115 (89.6%)12 (1.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Alva

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alva are Management (278 | 22.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (133 | 10.9%), Health Technologists (71 | 5.8%), Community & Social Service (66 | 5.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (59 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Alva

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alva, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (55.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Alva
OccupationMaleFemale
Management117 (42.1%)161 (57.9%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science44 (74.6%)15 (25.4%)
Computers & Mathematics15 (50.0%)15 (50.0%)
Architecture & Engineering29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 16 (24.2%)50 (75.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library16 (55.2%)13 (44.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating51 (38.4%)82 (61.7%)
Health Technologists12 (16.9%)59 (83.1%)
Total (Category)228 (39.8%)345 (60.2%)
Total (Overall)645 (52.6%)580 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Alva are Food Preparation & Serving (129 | 10.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (79 | 6.5%), Security & Protection (20 | 1.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (20 | 1.6%), and Personal Care & Service (13 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Alva

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Alva, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (65.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Alva
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving45 (34.9%)84 (65.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)144 (59.8%)97 (40.3%)
Total (Overall)645 (52.6%)580 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alva are Sales & Related (161 | 13.1%), and Office & Administration (117 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Alva

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Alva
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related133 (82.6%)28 (17.4%)
Office & Administration7 (6.0%)110 (94.0%)
Total (Category)140 (50.4%)138 (49.6%)
Total (Overall)645 (52.6%)580 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alva are Construction & Extraction (82 | 6.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (24 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Alva

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Alva
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)645 (52.6%)580 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alva are Transportation (19 | 1.5%), and Material Moving (8 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Alva

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Alva
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)645 (52.6%)580 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Alva

Employment Industries in Alva

The major employment industries in Alva include Health Care & Social Assistance (175 | 14.3%), Construction (153 | 12.5%), Retail Trade (119 | 9.7%), Educational Services (115 | 9.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Alva

Employment Industries by Sex in Alva

The Alva industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (86.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (77.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alva
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction128 (83.7%)25 (16.3%)
Manufacturing58 (82.9%)12 (17.1%)
Wholesale Trade27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade86 (72.3%)33 (27.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing36 (63.2%)21 (36.8%)
Professional & Scientific20 (60.6%)13 (39.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services16 (13.9%)99 (86.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance39 (22.3%)136 (77.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services45 (45.0%)55 (55.0%)
Public Administration26 (41.3%)37 (58.7%)
Total645 (52.6%)580 (47.3%)

Education in Alva

School Enrollment in Alva

The most common levels of schooling among the 791 students in Alva are high school (241 | 30.5%), college / undergraduate (188 | 23.8%), and middle school (123 | 15.5%).
School Enrollment in Alva
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool172.1%
Kindergarten8711.0%
Elementary School10212.9%
Middle School12315.5%
High School24130.5%
College / Undergraduate18823.8%
Graduate / Professional334.2%
Total791100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alva

Out of a total of 791 students who are enrolled in schools in Alva, 90 (11.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 701 (88.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 75 (25.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 17 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alva
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds220 (74.6%)75 (25.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds114 (88.4%)15 (11.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total701 (88.6%)90 (11.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alva

Social sciences (87 | 14.8%), engineering (82 | 14.0%), education (81 | 13.8%), business (70 | 11.9%), and science & technology (66 | 11.2%) are the most common fields of study among 587 individuals in Alva who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alva
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural467.8%
Physical & Health Sciences528.9%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences8714.8%
Engineering8214.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology6611.2%
Business7011.9%
Education8113.8%
Literature & Languages132.2%
Liberal Arts & History132.2%
Visual & Performing Arts335.6%
Communications264.4%
Arts & Humanities183.1%
Total587100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Alva

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alva

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alva are males with 2 vehicles (335, accounting for 52.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (196, making up 60.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alva
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle23 (3.6%)114 (20.5%)
2 Vehicles335 (52.8%)196 (35.2%)
3 Vehicles153 (24.1%)75 (13.5%)
4 Vehicles59 (9.3%)116 (20.8%)
5 or more Vehicles57 (9.0%)56 (10.1%)
Total635 (100.0%)557 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Alva

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alva are 30 to 34 minutes (314 commuters, 29.6%), 60 to 89 minutes (156 commuters, 14.7%), and 45 to 59 minutes (149 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Alva
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes181.7%
5 to 9 Minutes262.5%
10 to 14 Minutes605.7%
15 to 19 Minutes12311.6%
20 to 24 Minutes656.1%
25 to 29 Minutes686.4%
30 to 34 Minutes31429.6%
35 to 39 Minutes777.3%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes14914.0%
60 to 89 Minutes15614.7%
90 or more Minutes50.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Alva

The most common commute times in Alva are 30 to 34 minutes (145 commuters, 25.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (169 commuters, 33.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Alva
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)18 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes13 (2.3%)13 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes45 (8.1%)15 (3.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes78 (14.0%)45 (9.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes14 (2.5%)51 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes15 (2.7%)53 (10.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes145 (25.9%)169 (33.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes18 (3.2%)59 (11.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes90 (16.1%)59 (11.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes136 (24.3%)20 (4.0%)
90 or more Minutes5 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alva

The most frequent times of departure to work in Alva are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (137, 24.5%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (183, 36.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alva
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM31 (5.6%)25 (5.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM18 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM45 (8.1%)22 (4.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM137 (24.5%)64 (12.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM130 (23.3%)128 (25.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM79 (14.1%)52 (10.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM83 (14.8%)183 (36.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM26 (4.6%)13 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)15 (3.0%)
Total559 (100.0%)502 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Alva

Occupancy by Ownership in Alva

Of the total 1,201 dwellings in Alva, owner-occupied units account for 1,125 (93.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 76 (6.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Alva
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,12593.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units766.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,201100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Alva

Occupancy by Household Size in Alva
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27522.9%
2-Person Household61851.5%
3-Person Household14412.0%
4+ Person Household16413.7%
Total Housing Units1,201100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alva

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alva
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household216 (78.5%)59 (21.4%)
2-Person Household601 (97.3%)17 (2.8%)
3-Person Household144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units1,125 (93.7%)76 (6.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alva

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alva
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma311 (94.5%)18 (5.5%)
College/Associate Degree441 (91.7%)40 (8.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher326 (94.8%)18 (5.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alva

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alva
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years594.9%
35 to 44 Years13211.0%
45 to 54 Years26121.7%
55 to 64 Years23019.2%
65 to 74 Years31926.6%
75 to 84 Years16113.4%
85 Years and Over393.3%
Total1,201100.0%

Housing Finances in Alva

Median Income by Occupancy in Alva

Median Income by Occupancy in Alva
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,125 (93.7%)$81,083
Renter-Occupied76 (6.3%)$0
Average1,201 (100.0%)$81,361

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alva

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alva
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00046 (4.1%)18 (23.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99924 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99942 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99923 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99985 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999142 (12.6%)15 (19.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999175 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999234 (20.8%)26 (34.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999115 (10.2%)7 (9.2%)
$150,000 or more239 (21.2%)10 (13.2%)
Total1,125 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alva

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alva
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300190 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499179 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799119 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99938 (3.4%)26 (34.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499108 (9.6%)28 (36.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999183 (16.3%)7 (9.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499123 (10.9%)15 (19.7%)
$2,500 to $2,99963 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more122 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,125 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Alva

Housing Structures in Alva

Housing Structures in Alva
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached95579.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other24620.5%
Total1,201100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alva

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alva
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached897 (93.9%)58 (6.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other228 (92.7%)18 (7.3%)
Total1,125 (93.7%)76 (6.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alva

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alva
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms411 (36.5%)54 (71.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms523 (46.5%)22 (28.9%)
8 or more Rooms191 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,125 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alva

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alva
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas15 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1,051 (93.4%)68 (89.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used59 (5.2%)8 (10.5%)
Total1,125 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Alva

Household Vehicle Usage in Alva
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)8 (10.5%)
1 Vehicle381 (33.9%)43 (56.6%)
2 Vehicles383 (34.0%)25 (32.9%)
3 or more Vehicles361 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,125 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Alva

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alva

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units576549
Median Property Value$170,500$434,800
Median Household Income$55,588$191
Monthly Housing Costs$376$122
Real Estate Taxes$942$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alva

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alva
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00015 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999124 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999270 (46.9%)169 (30.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99949 (8.5%)159 (29.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99929 (5.0%)105 (19.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99964 (11.1%)75 (13.7%)
$1,000,000 or more25 (4.3%)41 (7.5%)
Total576 (100.0%)549 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alva

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alva
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00046 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99979 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (6.2%)10 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999112 (19.4%)49 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999144 (25.0%)30 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (5.6%)31 (5.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99979 (13.7%)202 (36.8%)
$150,000 or more48 (8.3%)36 (6.6%)
Total576 (100.0%)549 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alva

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alva
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x122 (21.2%)98,552 (17,951.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x57 (9.9%)84 (15.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x69 (12.0%)109 (19.9%)
4.0x or more313 (54.3%)61 (11.1%)
Total576 (100.0%)549 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alva

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alva
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800249 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499105 (18.2%)33 (6.0%)
$800 to $1,499222 (38.5%)149 (27.1%)
Total576 (100.0%)549 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Alva

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alva

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alva
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years422 (90.6%)44 (9.4%)
19 to 25 Years133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years334 (96.8%)11 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years390 (85.5%)66 (14.5%)
55 to 64 Years357 (92.0%)31 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years609 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older377 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,834 (94.9%)152 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alva

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alva
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen422 (90.6%)44 (9.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alva

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alva
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000141 (68.4%)65 (31.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999498 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999335 (88.6%)43 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999881 (95.2%)44 (4.8%)
$100,000 and over979 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alva

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alva
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 618 (11.5%)157 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)422 (90.6%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)133 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)334 (96.8%)
45 to 54 Years13 (2.9%)390 (85.5%)
55 to 64 Years48 (12.4%)339 (87.4%)
65 to 74 Years609 (100.0%)267 (43.8%)
75 Years and over377 (100.0%)156 (41.4%)
Total1,065 (35.7%)2,253 (75.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alva

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alva
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (5.4%)43 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years31 (10.8%)65 (20.1%)
75 Years and over59 (27.2%)61 (38.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alva

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Alva: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (4.9%)37 (11.5%)
75 Years and over49 (22.6%)37 (23.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Alva: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)37 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (3.7%)8 (5.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Alva: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)23 (7.1%)
75 Years and over31 (14.3%)17 (10.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Alva: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.3%)6 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (5.9%)28 (8.7%)
75 Years and over47 (21.7%)32 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Alva: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (10.6%)8 (5.0%)

Technology Access in Alva

Computing Device Access in Alva

Computing Device Access in Alva
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,02185.0%
Smartphone1,02285.1%
Tablet73461.1%
No Computing Device524.3%
Total1,201100.0%

Internet Access in Alva

Internet Access in Alva
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home79265.9%
Cellular Data Only17314.4%
Satellite Internet17714.7%
No Internet1058.7%
Total1,201100.0%

Alva Summary

Alva is a small unincorporated community located in Lee County, Florida. It is situated on the Caloosahatchee River, approximately 20 miles east of Fort Myers. The population of Alva was estimated to be 1,845 in 2019.

History

Alva was first settled in the late 1800s by settlers from the Midwest. The town was named after Alva Adams, the first postmaster of the area. The first post office was established in 1887.
In the early 1900s, Alva was a thriving agricultural community. The town was known for its citrus groves, cattle ranches, and vegetable farms. The town also had a sawmill and a turpentine still.
In the 1920s, Alva began to experience a population boom. The town was incorporated in 1925 and the first mayor was elected in 1926.
In the 1950s, Alva began to experience a decline in population. The town was unincorporated in 1959 and the post office closed in 1960.

Geography

Alva is located in Lee County, Florida. It is situated on the Caloosahatchee River, approximately 20 miles east of Fort Myers. The town is bordered by the Caloosahatchee River to the north, the Alva Canal to the east, and the Caloosahatchee River to the south.
The town has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat and the soil is sandy.

Economy

Alva is primarily a residential community. The town does not have any major industries or businesses.
The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town also has a few small farms and ranches.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Alva was estimated to be 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 2.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, and 1.9% from other races.
The median household income in Alva was $45,000 in 2019. The median home value was $150,000. The median age of the population was 44.

Conclusion

Alva is a small unincorporated community located in Lee County, Florida. It is situated on the Caloosahatchee River, approximately 20 miles east of Fort Myers. The population of Alva was estimated to be 1,845 in 2019. The town has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat and the soil is sandy. Alva is primarily a residential community and does not have any major industries or businesses. The median household income in Alva was $45,000 in 2019. The median home value was $150,000. The median age of the population was 44.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Alva?
Total Population of Alva is 2,986.
What is the Total Male Population of Alva?
Total Male Population of Alva is 1,573.
What is the Total Female Population of Alva?
Total Female Population of Alva is 1,413.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alva?
There are 111.32 Males per 100 Females in Alva.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alva?
There are 89.83 Females per 100 Males in Alva.
What is the Median Population Age in Alva?
Median Population Age in Alva is 52.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alva
Average Family Size in Alva is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alva
Average Household Size in Alva is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alva?
Per Capita income in Alva is $38,966.
What is the Median Family Income in Alva?
Median Family Income in Alva is $97,637.
What is the Median Household income in Alva?
Median Household Income in Alva is $81,361.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alva?
Income or Wage Gap in Alva is 42.4%.
Women in Alva earn 57.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Alva?
Family Income Deficit in Alva is $10,386.
Families that are below poverty line in Alva earn $10,386 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alva?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alva is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alva?
There are 1,236 People in the Labor Forcein in Alva.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alva?
49.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Alva.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alva?
Unemployment Rate in Alva is 0.9%.