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 Coast, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

98,258

Median Agei

50.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.5%67,344

Hispanic/Latino

13.5%13,225

Black

10.3%10,111

Two or More

4.3%4,248

Asian

2.6%2,530

Other

0.8%751

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%49

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%3,637

High School Diploma

23.9%17,951

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%6,836

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%11,061

Associate's Degree

10.5%7,878

Bachelor's Degree

20.1%15,117

Master's Degree

7.4%5,596

Professional Degree

1.1%826

Doctorate

1%772

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

29.7%

Graduate+

9.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$350,800

Median Renti

$1,782

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.9%32,586

Renter-Occupied

18.1%7,221

Total Units

44,254

Homeownership

81.9%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%981

$50K–$100K

0.3%97

$100K–$150K

1.3%421

$150K–$200K

3%964

$200K–$300K

26.7%8,696

$300K–$500K

49.6%16,169

$500K–$1M

14.8%4,839

$1M+

1.3%419

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

111

$750–$1,000

151

$1,000–$1,250

684

$1,250–$1,500

749

$1,500–$2,000

3,080

$2,000+

2,123

Year Built

2020 or later

5.7%2,537

2010–2019

12.6%5,583

2000–2009

42.5%18,793

1990–1999

17.8%7,860

1980–1989

15.1%6,693

1970–1979

5.2%2,289

1960–1969

0.2%101

1950–1959

0.3%143

1940–1949

0.1%47

1939 or earlier

0.5%208

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.1%37,475

Utility Gas

1.9%774

No Fuel

1.5%599

Solar

0.8%323

Other

0.8%315

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%273

Coal

0.1%48

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,350

Mean Household Incomei

$101,395

Per Capita Incomei

$42,023

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

42,792

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%2,013

$10K–$15K

1.6%643

$15K–$20K

3%1,191

$20K–$25K

3.6%1,423

$25K–$30K

3.4%1,337

$30K–$35K

3.5%1,385

$35K–$40K

3.3%1,304

$40K–$45K

4%1,585

$45K–$50K

5.9%2,357

$50K–$60K

6.4%2,553

$60K–$75K

9.1%3,619

$75K–$100K

13.4%5,331

$100K–$125K

12.5%4,978

$125K–$150K

7.9%3,142

$150K–$200K

8.1%3,219

$200K+

9.4%3,727

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

231

Residentsi

709

Avg. Tenant Renti

$585/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

32 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers229 homes88% occupied$585/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,350/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

63%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

30%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

57% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47% 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

14,55314.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

848

Germany

494

United Kingdom

375

Canada

321

Poland

283

India

270

Guatemala

162

Mexico

152

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

39,878

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

40,779

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8,465(10.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.2%Insured

10.8%Uninsured