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.

Palm Bay, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

130,132

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.8%66,117

Hispanic/Latino

20.6%26,779

Black

18.5%24,014

Two or More

6.8%8,792

Asian

2.2%2,926

Other

1.1%1,478

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%4,590

High School Diploma

27%24,804

Some College (<1 yr)

9%8,323

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%12,441

Associate's Degree

12.5%11,468

Bachelor's Degree

14.7%13,537

Master's Degree

7.4%6,840

Professional Degree

0.8%770

Doctorate

1%959

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

24%

Graduate+

9.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$283,200

Median Renti

$1,601

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.7%36,555

Renter-Occupied

20.3%9,295

Total Units

50,147

Homeownership

79.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%1,497

$50K–$100K

1.4%526

$100K–$150K

4.8%1,772

$150K–$200K

9%3,295

$200K–$300K

36.1%13,187

$300K–$500K

39.7%14,501

$500K–$1M

4.3%1,580

$1M+

0.5%197

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

195

$750–$1,000

423

$1,000–$1,250

1,138

$1,250–$1,500

2,014

$1,500–$2,000

2,789

$2,000+

2,163

Year Built

2020 or later

5.2%2,599

2010–2019

7.1%3,566

2000–2009

27%13,547

1990–1999

15.9%7,962

1980–1989

31.9%16,008

1970–1979

8.4%4,215

1960–1969

3.1%1,555

1950–1959

0.9%446

1940–1949

0.1%42

1939 or earlier

0.4%207

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.6%42,914

Utility Gas

2.4%1,116

No Fuel

2.1%953

Solar

1.3%613

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%151

Wood

0.1%53

Fuel Oil

0.1%30

Other

0%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,614

Mean Household Incomei

$94,793

Per Capita Incomei

$34,813

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

63,365

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%1,571

$10K–$15K

3%1,369

$15K–$20K

2.8%1,303

$20K–$25K

3.8%1,742

$25K–$30K

4%1,843

$30K–$35K

5.2%2,385

$35K–$40K

3%1,383

$40K–$45K

3.1%1,417

$45K–$50K

4.7%2,141

$50K–$60K

8.4%3,850

$60K–$75K

9.9%4,548

$75K–$100K

16.4%7,504

$100K–$125K

11.6%5,340

$125K–$150K

6.8%3,134

$150K–$200K

7%3,213

$200K+

6.8%3,107

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

679

Residentsi

1,722

Avg. Tenant Renti

$516/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers576 homes80% occupied$536/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 885 homes100% occupied$381/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,614/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

72.7%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

21.2%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

5.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $58K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

82.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.6% of subsidized households are minority

20.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30.9% 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

20,83416%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

698

Mexico

671

United Kingdom

553

China

248

Guatemala

220

Canada

208

Germany

173

India

170

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

58,264

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

58,913

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

9,975(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.2%Insured

12.8%Uninsured