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.

Avon Park, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,057

Median Agei

49.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

35.7%3,590

Hispanic/Latino

33.5%3,372

Black

24%2,413

Other

3.3%329

Two or More

2.7%268

Asian

0.5%51

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%34

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%434

High School Diploma

28.6%2,212

Some College (<1 yr)

11.7%909

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%1,039

Associate's Degree

9.7%747

Bachelor's Degree

7.3%567

Master's Degree

1.9%148

Professional Degree

1%74

Doctorate

0.5%42

HS or Higher

79.7%

BA or Higher

10.7%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$144,700

Median Renti

$921

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.7%2,771

Renter-Occupied

41.3%1,950

Total Units

5,579

Homeownership

58.7%

Vacancy Rate

15.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.7%408

$50K–$100K

22%609

$100K–$150K

14.5%403

$150K–$200K

15.3%423

$200K–$300K

13%359

$300K–$500K

17.8%494

$500K–$1M

2.2%62

$1M+

0.5%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

269

$500–$750

436

$750–$1,000

434

$1,000–$1,250

395

$1,250–$1,500

184

$1,500–$2,000

110

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2%109

2010–2019

3.3%183

2000–2009

5.7%319

1990–1999

8.6%480

1980–1989

31.7%1,766

1970–1979

17.6%980

1960–1969

6.2%348

1950–1959

14.5%810

1940–1949

4.9%273

1939 or earlier

5.6%311

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.1%4,393

Solar

3%141

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%104

Utility Gas

1.4%64

No Fuel

0.4%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,485

Mean Household Incomei

$48,272

Per Capita Incomei

$23,787

Poverty Ratei

22.8%

Unemploymenti

9.2%

Labor Forcei

3,843

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.7%457

$10K–$15K

6%284

$15K–$20K

8.3%392

$20K–$25K

11.4%538

$25K–$30K

5.7%268

$30K–$35K

5.8%273

$35K–$40K

7.9%374

$40K–$45K

6.7%317

$45K–$50K

3.5%166

$50K–$60K

6.5%305

$60K–$75K

8.5%402

$75K–$100K

11.8%559

$100K–$125K

3.2%151

$125K–$150K

1.4%68

$150K–$200K

2.4%115

$200K+

1.1%52

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

205

Residentsi

360

Avg. Tenant Renti

$332/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes78% occupied$445/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8166 homes78% occupied$305/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $36,485/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

76.8%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

20.1%

Low income$18K–$29K/yr

3.1%

Who Receives This Housing

76.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86.7% of subsidized households are minority

27.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.3% 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

1,22012.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

355

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,475

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,490

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

807(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.6%Insured

13.4%Uninsured