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.

Sebastian, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,262

Median Agei

58.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.1%21,043

Hispanic/Latino

13.3%3,492

Black

2.1%543

Two or More

1.9%500

Asian

1.8%466

Other

0.8%201

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%923

High School Diploma

25.8%5,641

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%1,509

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%3,246

Associate's Degree

11%2,402

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%3,103

Master's Degree

10.3%2,242

Professional Degree

1.8%391

Doctorate

0.8%171

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

27.1%

Graduate+

12.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$317,000

Median Renti

$1,451

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.2%9,868

Renter-Occupied

14.8%1,718

Total Units

12,976

Homeownership

85.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%321

$50K–$100K

4.8%475

$100K–$150K

4%390

$150K–$200K

10.3%1,018

$200K–$300K

22.5%2,218

$300K–$500K

46.1%4,547

$500K–$1M

8.2%805

$1M+

1%94

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

264

$1,000–$1,250

209

$1,250–$1,500

354

$1,500–$2,000

412

$2,000+

309

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%192

2010–2019

10.2%1,321

2000–2009

29%3,769

1990–1999

17.7%2,300

1980–1989

30.1%3,910

1970–1979

6.7%875

1960–1969

3.6%470

1950–1959

0.9%120

1939 or earlier

0.1%19

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.3%10,928

No Fuel

2.8%319

Utility Gas

1.3%150

Solar

1%113

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%60

Other

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,409

Mean Household Incomei

$86,184

Per Capita Incomei

$41,293

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

7.2%

Labor Forcei

11,047

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%562

$10K–$15K

1.8%213

$15K–$20K

3.1%359

$20K–$25K

5.5%639

$25K–$30K

3%343

$30K–$35K

3.4%396

$35K–$40K

6.8%793

$40K–$45K

4.2%488

$45K–$50K

2.7%312

$50K–$60K

7.1%823

$60K–$75K

13.8%1,600

$75K–$100K

14.4%1,667

$100K–$125K

9.3%1,080

$125K–$150K

6%694

$150K–$200K

8.6%998

$200K+

5.3%619

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

$426/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers52 homes90% occupied$426/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,409/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

67%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

33%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

21% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

73% 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

2,1158.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

413

Poland

210

Canada

124

United Kingdom

107

China

Germany

India

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,111

Avg. Commutei

31.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,255

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,233(9.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.7%Insured

12.3%Uninsured