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.

West Park, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,249

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

47%7,174

Hispanic/Latino

43.5%6,628

White

6.4%970

Other

1.7%265

Two or More

1.1%168

Asian

0.3%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%526

High School Diploma

29.2%3,089

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%853

Some College (1+ yr)

17.5%1,849

Associate's Degree

7.9%836

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%1,082

Master's Degree

3%321

Professional Degree

0.5%55

Doctorate

0.2%18

HS or Higher

81.6%

BA or Higher

14%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$340,600

Median Renti

$2,014

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.8%2,865

Renter-Occupied

36.2%1,625

Total Units

4,944

Homeownership

63.8%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%205

$50K–$100K

0.2%7

$100K–$150K

1.1%32

$150K–$200K

4.9%140

$200K–$300K

20.5%586

$300K–$500K

58.3%1,671

$500K–$1M

7.8%224

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

188

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

131

$1,500–$2,000

168

$2,000+

769

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%11

2010–2019

2.2%107

2000–2009

4.2%207

1990–1999

3%150

1980–1989

2.3%114

1970–1979

18.3%905

1960–1969

22.9%1,132

1950–1959

44.2%2,186

1940–1949

1.6%81

1939 or earlier

1%51

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.7%4,205

No Fuel

4.1%182

Utility Gas

2.3%103

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,952

Mean Household Incomei

$78,154

Per Capita Incomei

$25,105

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

8.7%

Labor Forcei

8,559

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%257

$10K–$15K

4.5%203

$15K–$20K

5.7%255

$20K–$25K

3.1%141

$25K–$30K

1.9%87

$30K–$35K

3%135

$35K–$40K

4.4%199

$40K–$45K

3.9%177

$45K–$50K

7.2%323

$50K–$60K

4.7%211

$60K–$75K

11%495

$75K–$100K

16.9%757

$100K–$125K

14.9%670

$125K–$150K

4.3%193

$150K–$200K

5.1%228

$200K+

3.5%159

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

229

Residentsi

657

Avg. Tenant Renti

$679/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

83 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers228 homes86% occupied$679/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,952/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

70%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

18%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

11%

Moderate / aboveOver $53K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23% 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

6,05239.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

448

Guatemala

112

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,455

Avg. Commutei

32.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,805

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

250(2.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.7%Insured

17.3%Uninsured