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Key West, Florida Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Ernest Hemingway, Harry Truman and Jimmy Buffett. An unlikely trio under most circumstances. Everyone seems to enjoy the relaxed pace, the storybook architecture, the often carnival-like street life and the end-of-the-world feel. The natural surroundings are just as delightful: Hibiscus, bougainvillea and other greenery give the island a tropical feel and smell. walk around Old Town and soak up the mix of flavors, including hints of Cuba and Old Florida.

Population: 25,478. Estimated population in July 2024: 23,935 (-6.1% change)
Males: 14,017 (55.0%), Females: 11,461 (45.0%)

Monroe County

Zip codes: 33040.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.9 years
Median household income: $43,021
Median house value: $265,800

Population by Race

Races in Key West:

  • White Non-Hispanic (71.4%)
  • Hispanic (16.5%)
  • Black (9.3%)
  • Two or more races (2.2%)
  • Other race (1.9%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: English (12.4%), German (12.2%), Irish (11.3%), Italian (6.8%), United States (6.0%), French (3.6%).

Elevation: 8 feet

Land area: 5.9 square miles

Map of Key West, FL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Key West

  • High school or higher: 84.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 12.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Key West city

  • Never married: 33.8%
  • Now married: 43.3%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 15.2%

15.8% Foreign born (8.8% Latin America, 4.9% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +307 (+1.2%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Key West:

  • LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER (5900 JUNIOR COLLEGE ROAD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Key West:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Key West:

  • KEY WEST INTL (about 3 miles; KEY WEST, FL; Abbreviation: EYW)
  • THE FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON (about 52 miles; MARATHON, FL; Abbreviation: MTH)
  • NAPLES MUNI (about 110 miles; NAPLES, FL; Abbreviation: APF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Key West:

  • EVERGLADES AIRPARK (about 92 miles; EVERGLADES, FL; Abbreviation: X01)
  • MARCO ISLAND (about 99 miles; MARCO ISLAND, FL; Abbreviation: MKY)
  • HOMESTEAD GENERAL AVIATION (about 107 miles; HOMESTEAD, FL; Abbreviation: X51)

Amtrak station:
KEY WEST (KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Key West:

  • FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 696; Location: 5901 W COLLEGE RD; Public; Website: www.firn.edu/fkcc/)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Key West:

  • UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (about 115 miles; CORAL GABLES, FL; Full-time enrollment: 13,050)
  • FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles; MIAMI, FL; Full-time enrollment: 22,716)
  • EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 138 miles; FT MYERS, FL; Full-time enrollment: 5,032)
  • FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY (about 138 miles; FT MYERS, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,466)
  • MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 139 miles; MIAMI, FL; Full-time enrollment: 25,323)
  • BARRY UNIVERSITY (about 144 miles; MIAMI, FL; Full-time enrollment: 5,780)
  • NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (about 150 miles; FT LAUDERDALE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 12,554)

Schools

Public high school in Key West:

  • KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,380; Location: 2100 FLAGLER AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Key West:

  • CHAMINADE MADONNA COLLEGE PREP (Students: 868; Location: 500 CHAMINADE DRIVE; Grades: 9 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Key West:

  • HORACE O’BRYANT MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 838; Location: 1105 LEON STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 589; Location: 5855 W COLLEGE ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • POINCIANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 549; Location: 1212 GLYNN ARCHER JR DRIV; Grades: KG – 05)
  • GLYNN ARCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 385; Location: 1302 WHITE STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
  • SIGSBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 302; Location: SIGSBEE PARK/FELTON ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 65; Location: 1221 VARELA STREET; Grades: 01 – 05)
  • PACE-LOWER KEYS (Students: 25; Location: 3130 FLAGLER AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 12)
  • COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE (Location: P.O. BOX 1788; Grades: N – N )

Private primary/middle schools in Key West:

  • MARY IMMACULATE STAR OF THE SE (Students: 217; Location: 700 TRUMAN AVENUE; Grades: PK – 8)
  • MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF (Students: 81; Location: 1221 VARELA STREET; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Key West:

  • MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $2,198,053; Location: 700 FLEMING STREET; 168,156 books; 8,018 audio materials; 5,933 video materials; 460 serial subscriptions)

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