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.

Plant City, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

40,887

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46.9%19,190

Hispanic/Latino

33.9%13,850

Black

14.7%6,006

Two or More

2.4%964

Asian

1.6%665

Other

0.5%201

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%1,667

High School Diploma

24.9%6,647

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%2,063

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%2,821

Associate's Degree

9.3%2,477

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%4,348

Master's Degree

5.9%1,570

Professional Degree

1.4%363

Doctorate

0.7%194

HS or Higher

82.9%

BA or Higher

24.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$291,800

Median Renti

$1,409

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.4%9,700

Renter-Occupied

33.6%4,912

Total Units

15,482

Homeownership

66.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.3%611

$50K–$100K

4.6%449

$100K–$150K

6.9%667

$150K–$200K

9.8%954

$200K–$300K

24.6%2,382

$300K–$500K

38.5%3,730

$500K–$1M

7.9%769

$1M+

1.4%138

Rent Distribution

Under $500

237

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

271

$1,000–$1,250

1,037

$1,250–$1,500

1,212

$1,500–$2,000

1,363

$2,000+

611

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%236

2010–2019

11.5%1,782

2000–2009

17.3%2,677

1990–1999

18.5%2,861

1980–1989

18.2%2,815

1970–1979

13.4%2,076

1960–1969

4.6%713

1950–1959

7.6%1,179

1940–1949

4%626

1939 or earlier

3.3%517

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.9%13,862

Utility Gas

2.4%352

No Fuel

1.4%201

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%110

Fuel Oil

0.2%30

Solar

0.2%29

Wood

0.2%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,439

Mean Household Incomei

$86,823

Per Capita Incomei

$32,286

Poverty Ratei

14.7%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

21,030

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%661

$10K–$15K

2.9%427

$15K–$20K

2.2%326

$20K–$25K

2.6%386

$25K–$30K

3.5%509

$30K–$35K

2.7%392

$35K–$40K

7.1%1,032

$40K–$45K

5%734

$45K–$50K

4.5%660

$50K–$60K

8.6%1,258

$60K–$75K

13%1,903

$75K–$100K

14%2,046

$100K–$125K

9.1%1,327

$125K–$150K

6.6%966

$150K–$200K

8.5%1,240

$200K+

5.1%745

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

538

Residentsi

1,022

Avg. Tenant Renti

$537/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing199 homes99% occupied$614/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers140 homes87% occupied$641/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 871 homes99% occupied$396/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC110 homes98% occupied$379/mo rent

811/PRAC18 homes98% occupied$392/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,439/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

69%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

21.8%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

8.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

83.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73.9% of subsidized households are minority

15.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.2% 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

5,93514.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,712

Guatemala

190

United Kingdom

185

India

184

Germany

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

19,900

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

20,375

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,062(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.1%Insured

11.9%Uninsured