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.

Tavares, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,463

Median Agei

53.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.3%13,966

Hispanic/Latino

16.2%3,312

Black

8.2%1,679

Two or More

4.6%947

Asian

2.4%497

Other

0.3%55

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%905

High School Diploma

24.5%3,990

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%1,559

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%1,806

Associate's Degree

13.1%2,127

Bachelor's Degree

19%3,103

Master's Degree

5.1%829

Professional Degree

1%159

Doctorate

0.7%121

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

25.9%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$254,500

Median Renti

$1,496

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.8%7,030

Renter-Occupied

23.2%2,124

Total Units

10,233

Homeownership

76.8%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.7%1,105

$50K–$100K

6.9%486

$100K–$150K

4.5%319

$150K–$200K

10.3%726

$200K–$300K

23.6%1,661

$300K–$500K

33.2%2,334

$500K–$1M

4.6%322

$1M+

1.1%77

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

149

$750–$1,000

263

$1,000–$1,250

277

$1,250–$1,500

234

$1,500–$2,000

483

$2,000+

532

Year Built

2020 or later

5.3%539

2010–2019

21.6%2,215

2000–2009

19.3%1,978

1990–1999

8.7%893

1980–1989

16.8%1,721

1970–1979

11.7%1,196

1960–1969

8.9%912

1950–1959

5.7%584

1940–1949

0.9%95

1939 or earlier

1%100

Heating Fuel

Electricity

83.8%7,673

Utility Gas

11.5%1,052

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%250

No Fuel

1.8%164

Solar

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,886

Mean Household Incomei

$84,768

Per Capita Incomei

$38,491

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

7,809

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%292

$10K–$15K

3.5%319

$15K–$20K

7.1%646

$20K–$25K

3.7%338

$25K–$30K

4.1%372

$30K–$35K

5.4%491

$35K–$40K

5.7%526

$40K–$45K

7%645

$45K–$50K

3.6%325

$50K–$60K

7.7%709

$60K–$75K

9%823

$75K–$100K

15.8%1,443

$100K–$125K

8.1%741

$125K–$150K

3.4%307

$150K–$200K

6.8%620

$200K+

6.1%557

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

210

Avg. Tenant Renti

$367/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes83% occupied$471/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 841 homes96% occupied$269/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,886/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

87.1%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

11%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

88.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85.7% of subsidized households are minority

19.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22% 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

2,17310.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

386

United Kingdom

169

Mexico

Canada

China

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,495

Avg. Commutei

30.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,608

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,887(10.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.1%Insured

9.9%Uninsured