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.

Deerfield Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

88,093

Median Agei

43.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

36.7%32,348

Black

26.5%23,309

Hispanic/Latino

23.4%20,631

Two or More

9.6%8,493

Other

2%1,805

Asian

1.6%1,451

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%31

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%3,083

High School Diploma

25.3%16,719

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%4,948

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%8,249

Associate's Degree

8.2%5,412

Bachelor's Degree

18.2%12,030

Master's Degree

7.6%5,009

Professional Degree

2.1%1,399

Doctorate

0.9%584

HS or Higher

86.9%

BA or Higher

28.8%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$309,600

Median Renti

$1,774

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.9%23,297

Renter-Occupied

36.1%13,144

Total Units

46,578

Homeownership

63.9%

Vacancy Rate

21.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%1,806

$50K–$100K

7.8%1,811

$100K–$150K

7.9%1,835

$150K–$200K

8.8%2,042

$200K–$300K

16.2%3,781

$300K–$500K

29.5%6,878

$500K–$1M

17.3%4,026

$1M+

4.8%1,118

Rent Distribution

Under $500

631

$500–$750

172

$750–$1,000

466

$1,000–$1,250

1,060

$1,250–$1,500

1,630

$1,500–$2,000

4,389

$2,000+

4,383

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%351

2010–2019

3.1%1,423

2000–2009

5.8%2,692

1990–1999

7.8%3,616

1980–1989

23.2%10,821

1970–1979

38.5%17,926

1960–1969

12.9%5,992

1950–1959

5.7%2,644

1940–1949

0.9%406

1939 or earlier

1.5%707

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.9%32,771

No Fuel

6%2,184

Utility Gas

2.6%934

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%340

Fuel Oil

0.3%108

Solar

0.2%70

Other

0.1%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,730

Mean Household Incomei

$83,373

Per Capita Incomei

$35,683

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

45,153

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9%3,273

$10K–$15K

4.1%1,495

$15K–$20K

3.9%1,434

$20K–$25K

4.7%1,695

$25K–$30K

4.6%1,664

$30K–$35K

3.8%1,393

$35K–$40K

5%1,828

$40K–$45K

3.9%1,406

$45K–$50K

4.3%1,584

$50K–$60K

6.9%2,525

$60K–$75K

8.8%3,215

$75K–$100K

13.3%4,856

$100K–$125K

9.6%3,512

$125K–$150K

5.3%1,924

$150K–$200K

6.2%2,242

$200K+

6.6%2,395

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

1,117

Residentsi

2,166

Avg. Tenant Renti

$383/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers102 homes90% occupied$459/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8432 homes93% occupied$384/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC174 homes100% occupied$336/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,730/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

87%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

10.9%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

2.1%

Who Receives This Housing

71.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

81% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

76.3% 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

34,44139.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

1,178

Mexico

884

Guatemala

640

Philippines

317

Poland

251

Korea

195

United Kingdom

152

India

118

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

41,941

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

42,551

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,159(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.1%Insured

16.9%Uninsured