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.

Apalachicola, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,431

Median Agei

52.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.8%1,576

Black

23.5%572

Two or More

7.4%179

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%104

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%148

High School Diploma

15.8%308

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%105

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%200

Associate's Degree

10.8%210

Bachelor's Degree

19.7%383

Master's Degree

12.9%250

Professional Degree

0.6%11

Doctorate

1.2%24

HS or Higher

84.3%

BA or Higher

34.4%

Graduate+

14.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$288,000

Median Renti

$1,108

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.3%947

Renter-Occupied

30.7%419

Total Units

1,691

Homeownership

69.3%

Vacancy Rate

19.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.3%3

$50K–$100K

4.5%43

$100K–$150K

6.2%59

$150K–$200K

24.3%230

$200K–$300K

15.9%151

$300K–$500K

27.8%263

$500K–$1M

17%161

$1M+

3.9%37

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

115

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%36

2010–2019

5.2%88

2000–2009

12.3%208

1990–1999

6.6%112

1980–1989

15.1%256

1970–1979

7%119

1960–1969

5.3%90

1950–1959

8.9%151

1940–1949

10.1%171

1939 or earlier

27.2%460

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.9%1,242

Bottled/LP Gas

8.1%111

Other

0.5%7

Solar

0.4%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,875

Mean Household Incomei

$77,978

Per Capita Incomei

$42,919

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,049

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.8%147

$10K–$15K

8.8%120

$15K–$20K

4.5%61

$20K–$25K

6.1%83

$25K–$30K

7.4%101

$30K–$35K

1.8%25

$35K–$40K

2%27

$40K–$45K

4.2%57

$45K–$50K

4.1%56

$50K–$60K

1.5%20

$60K–$75K

14.6%200

$75K–$100K

11.6%159

$100K–$125K

9.9%135

$125K–$150K

2.9%40

$150K–$200K

3.1%42

$200K+

6.8%93

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

127

Avg. Tenant Renti

$459/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing54 homes93% occupied$459/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,875/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

60%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

30%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44% of subsidized households are minority

6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42% 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

1225%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

966

Avg. Commutei

17.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

997

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

226(11.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured