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.

Fellsmere, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,953

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

76.3%3,778

White

12.2%603

Black

11.3%561

Two or More

0.2%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%101

High School Diploma

34.9%1,111

Some College (<1 yr)

1.9%60

Some College (1+ yr)

8.1%257

Associate's Degree

9.3%296

Bachelor's Degree

8.6%273

Master's Degree

2.8%90

Doctorate

0.7%23

HS or Higher

69.4%

BA or Higher

12.1%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$175,400

Median Renti

$1,158

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74%931

Renter-Occupied

26%327

Total Units

1,445

Homeownership

74%

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.6%136

$50K–$100K

11.1%103

$100K–$150K

13.7%128

$150K–$200K

36.7%342

$200K–$300K

8.1%75

$300K–$500K

14.8%138

$500K–$1M

1%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

6.5%94

2000–2009

28.7%415

1990–1999

12.1%175

1980–1989

26.3%380

1970–1979

3.5%50

1960–1969

4.2%60

1950–1959

4.2%61

1940–1949

2.1%31

1939 or earlier

12.4%179

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.1%1,083

No Fuel

13.1%165

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,893

Mean Household Incomei

$72,447

Per Capita Incomei

$19,853

Poverty Ratei

18.8%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

2,218

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

0.9%11

$15K–$20K

7.9%100

$20K–$25K

3.7%46

$25K–$30K

7.1%89

$30K–$35K

10.6%133

$40K–$45K

5.8%73

$45K–$50K

8.5%107

$50K–$60K

12%151

$60K–$75K

5.1%64

$75K–$100K

8.6%108

$100K–$125K

20.3%256

$125K–$150K

2.5%32

$150K–$200K

3.6%45

$200K+

3.4%43

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 Vouchers10 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

1,56031.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,391

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,045

Avg. Commutei

31.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,045

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

137(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

65.6%Insured

34.4%Uninsured