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.

Crystal River, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,638

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.7%3,046

Two or More

7.5%273

Hispanic/Latino

5.8%212

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.1%75

Asian

0.5%17

Black

0.4%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%227

High School Diploma

23.8%756

Some College (<1 yr)

7%222

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%265

Associate's Degree

8.2%261

Bachelor's Degree

23.1%733

Master's Degree

5.3%169

Professional Degree

1.6%51

Doctorate

0.7%23

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

30.7%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$332,100

Median Renti

$880

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.5%999

Renter-Occupied

39.5%651

Total Units

2,281

Homeownership

60.5%

Vacancy Rate

27.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.8%68

$50K–$100K

3.9%39

$100K–$150K

16.1%161

$150K–$200K

11.6%116

$200K–$300K

7.8%78

$300K–$500K

22.1%221

$500K–$1M

17.4%174

$1M+

14.2%142

Rent Distribution

Under $500

179

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

128

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%26

2010–2019

5.3%120

2000–2009

10.8%247

1990–1999

19.1%436

1980–1989

26.3%599

1970–1979

20.5%467

1960–1969

8.7%198

1950–1959

3.3%76

1940–1949

2.4%55

1939 or earlier

2.5%57

Heating Fuel

Electricity

87.9%1,450

Bottled/LP Gas

7%116

No Fuel

2.6%43

Utility Gas

2.5%41

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,405

Mean Household Incomei

$76,629

Per Capita Incomei

$36,147

Poverty Ratei

16.2%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

1,219

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.2%151

$10K–$15K

4.4%73

$15K–$20K

0.5%9

$20K–$25K

9.7%160

$25K–$30K

3.7%61

$30K–$35K

11.9%197

$35K–$40K

3.3%55

$40K–$45K

4.2%69

$45K–$50K

2.1%34

$50K–$60K

12.7%209

$60K–$75K

2.5%42

$75K–$100K

11.2%185

$100K–$125K

6.6%109

$125K–$150K

3.3%54

$150K–$200K

7.9%130

$200K+

6.8%112

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$350/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes68% occupied$350/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,405/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

53%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

40%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13% of subsidized households are minority

48% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% 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

1403.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,136

Avg. Commutei

14 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,136

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

380(11.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured

9.4%Uninsured