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.

LaBelle, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,184

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

61.6%3,195

White

33.1%1,716

Black

3.2%168

Two or More

2%105

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%116

High School Diploma

19.5%727

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%189

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%283

Associate's Degree

9.6%356

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%454

Master's Degree

4.4%165

Professional Degree

1.1%42

HS or Higher

62.7%

BA or Higher

17.8%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$204,400

Median Renti

$1,650

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.5%1,286

Renter-Occupied

25.5%441

Total Units

2,120

Homeownership

74.5%

Vacancy Rate

18.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

25.1%323

$50K–$100K

4%52

$100K–$150K

13.5%173

$150K–$200K

5.6%72

$200K–$300K

33.3%428

$300K–$500K

5.7%73

$500K–$1M

7.7%99

$1M+

5.1%66

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

220

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%49

2010–2019

5%107

2000–2009

7.6%162

1990–1999

22.3%472

1980–1989

38.3%811

1970–1979

16.1%342

1960–1969

1.7%37

1950–1959

5.8%123

1940–1949

0.3%7

1939 or earlier

0.5%10

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.8%1,620

No Fuel

3.7%64

Fuel Oil

1.9%33

Utility Gas

0.6%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,309

Mean Household Incomei

$95,402

Per Capita Incomei

$32,995

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

2,826

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%116

$10K–$15K

4.7%81

$15K–$20K

2.5%43

$20K–$25K

10.3%178

$30K–$35K

1%18

$35K–$40K

6.4%111

$40K–$45K

2.7%46

$45K–$50K

9%156

$50K–$60K

12.3%212

$60K–$75K

12%207

$75K–$100K

6%104

$100K–$125K

6.5%113

$125K–$150K

3.7%64

$150K–$200K

6.4%111

$200K+

9.7%167

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

$331/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

202/PRAC29 homes100% occupied$324/mo rent

811/PRAC28 homes85% occupied$338/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,309/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

62.1%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

35.9%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67.7% of subsidized households are minority

37.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

83.8% 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

1,58830.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,011

Guatemala

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,637

Avg. Commutei

35.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,703

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

181(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85%Insured

15%Uninsured