Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lawtey, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

897

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.4%470

Black

35.6%319

Asian

7.5%67

Two or More

3.2%29

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%25

High School Diploma

17.4%102

Some College (<1 yr)

32.4%190

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%73

Associate's Degree

5.8%34

Bachelor's Degree

5.3%31

Master's Degree

3.9%23

HS or Higher

81.4%

BA or Higher

9.2%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,500

Median Renti

$723

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.2%185

Renter-Occupied

24.8%61

Total Units

311

Homeownership

75.2%

Vacancy Rate

20.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.7%29

$50K–$100K

5.9%11

$100K–$150K

3.8%7

$150K–$200K

44.3%82

$200K–$300K

14.1%26

$300K–$500K

6.5%12

$500K–$1M

9.7%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%2

2010–2019

4.2%13

2000–2009

9%28

1990–1999

20.6%64

1980–1989

30.5%95

1970–1979

7.7%24

1960–1969

8.7%27

1950–1959

11.9%37

1940–1949

0.6%2

1939 or earlier

6.1%19

Heating Fuel

Electricity

98.4%242

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,944

Mean Household Incomei

$82,027

Per Capita Incomei

$23,038

Poverty Ratei

13.6%

Unemploymenti

14%

Labor Forcei

486

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.6%36

$10K–$15K

4.1%10

$15K–$20K

1.6%4

$20K–$25K

1.2%3

$25K–$30K

4.5%11

$30K–$35K

0.8%2

$35K–$40K

1.6%4

$40K–$45K

4.9%12

$45K–$50K

8.1%20

$50K–$60K

13%32

$60K–$75K

3.3%8

$75K–$100K

5.3%13

$100K–$125K

4.9%12

$125K–$150K

12.2%30

$150K–$200K

11%27

$200K+

8.9%22

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

333.7%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

418

Avg. Commutei

49.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

415

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

112(16.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured