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.

Fruitland Park, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,740

Median Agei

55.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77%6,728

Black

12.3%1,079

Two or More

8.2%713

Asian

1.3%113

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%107

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%208

High School Diploma

23.5%1,588

Some College (<1 yr)

6%408

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%1,135

Associate's Degree

11.9%807

Bachelor's Degree

22.5%1,521

Master's Degree

9.7%653

Professional Degree

2.1%140

Doctorate

1.7%116

HS or Higher

97.3%

BA or Higher

36%

Graduate+

13.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$382,400

Median Renti

$1,221

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.7%3,360

Renter-Occupied

12.3%471

Total Units

4,415

Homeownership

87.7%

Vacancy Rate

13.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%40

$50K–$100K

1.2%40

$100K–$150K

6.8%229

$150K–$200K

8.2%274

$200K–$300K

15.6%524

$300K–$500K

36.5%1,226

$500K–$1M

26.4%886

$1M+

4.2%141

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

126

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%84

2010–2019

50.8%2,245

2000–2009

12.1%536

1990–1999

8.2%362

1980–1989

10.3%456

1970–1979

4.5%198

1960–1969

7.4%326

1950–1959

1%45

1940–1949

0.8%35

1939 or earlier

2.9%128

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.9%3,139

Utility Gas

14.8%568

No Fuel

1.7%67

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%48

Solar

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,656

Mean Household Incomei

$109,599

Per Capita Incomei

$47,731

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

3,461

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%157

$10K–$15K

3.4%130

$15K–$20K

1%39

$20K–$25K

4.6%176

$25K–$30K

2.3%90

$30K–$35K

5.1%197

$35K–$40K

2.5%96

$40K–$45K

3.9%151

$45K–$50K

1.2%46

$50K–$60K

8.3%318

$60K–$75K

8.2%316

$75K–$100K

14.3%547

$100K–$125K

12.2%467

$125K–$150K

10.1%386

$150K–$200K

8.4%321

$200K+

10.3%394

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

174

Avg. Tenant Renti

$466/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers74 homes83% occupied$466/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,656/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

77%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

19%

Low income$41K–$66K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36% 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

5636.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

Germany

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,311

Avg. Commutei

23 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,330

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

884(12% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured