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.

Malabar, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,066

Median Agei

53.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84%2,574

Hispanic/Latino

10.9%333

Black

4.3%133

Two or More

0.8%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%68

High School Diploma

17.3%392

Some College (<1 yr)

12.3%280

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%232

Associate's Degree

12.8%291

Bachelor's Degree

15.6%355

Master's Degree

11.6%263

Professional Degree

11.8%267

Doctorate

1.1%25

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

40.1%

Graduate+

24.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$451,100

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

98.8%1,201

Renter-Occupied

1.2%14

Total Units

1,286

Homeownership

98.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%35

$50K–$100K

2.6%31

$150K–$200K

8.2%98

$200K–$300K

5.4%65

$300K–$500K

51.5%618

$500K–$1M

29.5%354

Rent Distribution

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%31

2010–2019

19.1%245

2000–2009

12.3%158

1990–1999

23.7%305

1980–1989

25.7%330

1970–1979

7.3%94

1960–1969

7.2%92

1940–1949

2.4%31

Heating Fuel

Electricity

96.9%1,177

No Fuel

1.4%17

Bottled/LP Gas

1%12

Solar

0.7%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$128,698

Mean Household Incomei

$148,046

Per Capita Incomei

$62,511

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,720

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

1.5%18

$20K–$25K

4.5%55

$40K–$45K

3%36

$50K–$60K

5.4%66

$60K–$75K

9.6%117

$75K–$100K

11.5%140

$100K–$125K

12.6%153

$125K–$150K

11.6%141

$150K–$200K

15.5%188

$200K+

24.8%301

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2498.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,682

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,720

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

240(9.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.3%Insured

12.7%Uninsured