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.

Blountstown, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,136

Median Agei

45.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.7%1,840

Black

24.3%762

Two or More

8.1%254

Hispanic/Latino

6%188

Other

2.6%81

Asian

0.4%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

14.7%350

High School Diploma

29.4%698

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%180

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%322

Associate's Degree

8.2%195

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%255

Master's Degree

1.1%26

Professional Degree

0.9%22

Doctorate

1.5%35

HS or Higher

87.7%

BA or Higher

14.2%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.5%845

Renter-Occupied

34.5%445

Total Units

1,463

Homeownership

65.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.7%99

$50K–$100K

13.6%115

$100K–$150K

18.8%159

$150K–$200K

20.7%175

$200K–$300K

14.1%119

$300K–$500K

10.4%88

$500K–$1M

9.9%84

$1M+

0.7%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

212

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

7.5%109

2010–2019

1.8%27

2000–2009

5.2%76

1990–1999

9%132

1980–1989

20.2%295

1970–1979

17.3%253

1960–1969

11.2%164

1950–1959

12.3%180

1940–1949

4%59

1939 or earlier

11.5%168

Heating Fuel

Electricity

83.5%1,077

Utility Gas

14.4%186

No Fuel

1.6%21

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,762

Mean Household Incomei

$71,876

Per Capita Incomei

$30,228

Poverty Ratei

19.5%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

1,310

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.8%127

$10K–$15K

13.1%169

$15K–$20K

4.7%60

$20K–$25K

2.3%30

$25K–$30K

1.3%17

$30K–$35K

3.4%44

$35K–$40K

4.7%61

$40K–$45K

2.9%37

$45K–$50K

2%26

$50K–$60K

10.9%140

$60K–$75K

10.4%134

$75K–$100K

10.7%138

$100K–$125K

6.4%82

$125K–$150K

6.2%80

$150K–$200K

2.5%32

$200K+

8.8%113

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

204

Avg. Tenant Renti

$317/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing35 homes93% occupied$309/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

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

Project Based Section 850 homes89% occupied$322/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,762/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

63.8%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

21%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

11.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

3.7%

Who Receives This Housing

82.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

55.2% of subsidized households are minority

10.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.6% 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

1153.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,272

Avg. Commutei

24.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,277

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

256(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.1%Insured

17.9%Uninsured