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.

Mount Dora, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,278

Median Agei

48.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.4%10,439

Hispanic/Latino

23.7%4,097

Black

13%2,247

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.8%307

Two or More

0.6%112

Asian

0.3%49

Other

0.2%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%487

High School Diploma

22.5%2,976

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%593

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%1,733

Associate's Degree

11.5%1,524

Bachelor's Degree

23%3,047

Master's Degree

10.6%1,399

Professional Degree

1.8%236

Doctorate

3.2%422

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

38.6%

Graduate+

15.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$381,900

Median Renti

$1,722

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.7%4,714

Renter-Occupied

38.3%2,932

Total Units

8,621

Homeownership

61.7%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%177

$50K–$100K

0.6%28

$100K–$150K

3.5%163

$150K–$200K

2.1%98

$200K–$300K

24.3%1,147

$300K–$500K

38.2%1,803

$500K–$1M

26.5%1,249

$1M+

1%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

193

$500–$750

224

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

316

$1,250–$1,500

282

$1,500–$2,000

846

$2,000+

989

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%287

2010–2019

18.7%1,611

2000–2009

17.1%1,476

1990–1999

15.9%1,372

1980–1989

13.2%1,137

1970–1979

12.1%1,039

1960–1969

3.5%298

1950–1959

5.5%476

1940–1949

5%428

1939 or earlier

5.8%497

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.2%6,593

Utility Gas

11.8%900

No Fuel

1%75

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%62

Solar

0.2%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,537

Mean Household Incomei

$100,847

Per Capita Incomei

$45,706

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

7,174

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.5%651

$10K–$15K

2.8%216

$15K–$20K

2.2%170

$20K–$25K

3.2%245

$25K–$30K

0.5%41

$30K–$35K

2.3%178

$35K–$40K

3.6%277

$40K–$45K

2.8%217

$45K–$50K

2.9%220

$50K–$60K

9.1%695

$60K–$75K

12.1%928

$75K–$100K

13.8%1,058

$100K–$125K

9%687

$125K–$150K

12.4%950

$150K–$200K

6.7%510

$200K+

7.9%603

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

104

Residentsi

177

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers32 homes83% occupied$512/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 872 homes74% occupied$347/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,537/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

79.5%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

19%

Low income$37K–$60K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

83.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91.8% of subsidized households are minority

23.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.6% 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

1,95211.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,632

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,733

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,942(13.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured