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.

Port St. Joe, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,616

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.4%2,945

Black

8.9%323

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%168

Two or More

3.7%133

Asian

1.3%47

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%107

High School Diploma

18.5%528

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%249

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%475

Associate's Degree

6.4%182

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%469

Master's Degree

17.2%490

Professional Degree

1.5%42

Doctorate

0.6%16

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

35.6%

Graduate+

19.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$353,100

Median Renti

$1,433

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.6%1,370

Renter-Occupied

18.4%308

Total Units

2,186

Homeownership

81.6%

Vacancy Rate

23.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%31

$50K–$100K

3.9%53

$100K–$150K

7.2%98

$150K–$200K

2.6%36

$200K–$300K

20.9%287

$300K–$500K

45.9%629

$500K–$1M

12.3%169

$1M+

4.9%67

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

136

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

11%241

2010–2019

15%327

2000–2009

22.2%485

1990–1999

3%66

1980–1989

9.7%212

1970–1979

10.8%236

1960–1969

8.4%183

1950–1959

14.5%317

1940–1949

0.9%19

1939 or earlier

4.6%100

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.1%1,093

Utility Gas

31.7%532

No Fuel

1.7%28

Solar

0.6%10

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%8

Other

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,542

Mean Household Incomei

$74,899

Per Capita Incomei

$35,853

Poverty Ratei

9.4%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

1,405

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%117

$10K–$15K

1.9%32

$15K–$20K

1.1%18

$20K–$25K

4.6%78

$25K–$30K

4%67

$30K–$35K

5.1%85

$35K–$40K

4.9%82

$40K–$45K

6.3%105

$45K–$50K

10%168

$50K–$60K

8.5%142

$60K–$75K

12.4%208

$75K–$100K

12%201

$100K–$125K

2.5%42

$125K–$150K

5.7%96

$150K–$200K

8.8%147

$200K+

5.4%90

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1303.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

United Kingdom

Philippines

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,327

Avg. Commutei

17.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,345

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

294(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured