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.

Cape Canaveral, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,006

Median Agei

60.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%8,592

Hispanic/Latino

9.1%912

Two or More

2.5%249

Asian

1.2%122

Black

0.7%66

Other

0.6%60

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%750

High School Diploma

20.8%1,930

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%708

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%1,273

Associate's Degree

9.7%897

Bachelor's Degree

23.3%2,160

Master's Degree

9.8%909

Professional Degree

1.4%133

Doctorate

1.7%158

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

36.2%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$372,400

Median Renti

$1,318

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.6%3,549

Renter-Occupied

41.4%2,512

Total Units

9,245

Homeownership

58.6%

Vacancy Rate

34.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%192

$50K–$100K

4%141

$100K–$150K

4.4%157

$150K–$200K

5%176

$200K–$300K

16.3%578

$300K–$500K

38.8%1,377

$500K–$1M

23.1%819

$1M+

3.1%109

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

110

$750–$1,000

681

$1,000–$1,250

291

$1,250–$1,500

396

$1,500–$2,000

544

$2,000+

375

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%25

2010–2019

3.5%320

2000–2009

22.7%2,100

1990–1999

10%928

1980–1989

25.7%2,377

1970–1979

12.7%1,177

1960–1969

19.4%1,798

1950–1959

4.8%445

1940–1949

0.4%33

1939 or earlier

0.5%42

Heating Fuel

Electricity

96.7%5,861

Utility Gas

2.1%126

No Fuel

0.7%45

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%24

Wood

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,276

Mean Household Incomei

$85,120

Per Capita Incomei

$52,077

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

5,019

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%317

$10K–$15K

2%124

$15K–$20K

2.5%151

$20K–$25K

5.1%312

$25K–$30K

5.5%333

$30K–$35K

6.4%386

$35K–$40K

5%306

$40K–$45K

3.3%197

$45K–$50K

4.2%253

$50K–$60K

7.9%476

$60K–$75K

7.5%457

$75K–$100K

14.7%892

$100K–$125K

9.9%602

$125K–$150K

5.7%343

$150K–$200K

8.2%494

$200K+

6.9%418

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$569/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

55 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes82% occupied$569/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,276/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

72%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

22%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

17% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22% of subsidized households are minority

61% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

72% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7257.2%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Canada

Germany

Poland

Mexico

India

United Kingdom

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,720

Avg. Commutei

22.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,759

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,343(14.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.4%Insured

9.6%Uninsured