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.

Cedar Key, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

875

Median Agei

65.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76%665

Hispanic/Latino

8.5%74

Black

8%70

Two or More

6.1%53

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.5%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%39

High School Diploma

11.9%86

Some College (<1 yr)

8%58

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%128

Associate's Degree

5.4%39

Bachelor's Degree

21%152

Master's Degree

21.7%157

Professional Degree

3.3%24

Doctorate

3.9%28

HS or Higher

98.3%

BA or Higher

49.9%

Graduate+

28.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$378,000

Median Renti

$873

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.2%344

Renter-Occupied

21.8%96

Total Units

795

Homeownership

78.2%

Vacancy Rate

44.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%10

$50K–$100K

3.5%12

$100K–$150K

0.9%3

$150K–$200K

5.2%18

$200K–$300K

14.8%51

$300K–$500K

46.2%159

$500K–$1M

21.8%75

$1M+

4.7%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%11

2010–2019

6.4%51

2000–2009

14.8%118

1990–1999

12.3%98

1980–1989

12.3%98

1970–1979

14.7%117

1960–1969

6.2%49

1950–1959

10.9%87

1940–1949

7.4%59

1939 or earlier

13.5%107

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.5%407

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%19

Solar

2.3%10

No Fuel

0.9%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,375

Mean Household Incomei

$83,953

Per Capita Incomei

$44,980

Poverty Ratei

26.5%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

248

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.2%58

$10K–$15K

6.4%28

$15K–$20K

7.5%33

$20K–$25K

2.3%10

$25K–$30K

10.2%45

$35K–$40K

0.7%3

$40K–$45K

2.7%12

$45K–$50K

1.8%8

$50K–$60K

0.7%3

$60K–$75K

12%53

$75K–$100K

12%53

$100K–$125K

13.6%60

$125K–$150K

3.6%16

$150K–$200K

1.6%7

$200K+

11.6%51

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

$378/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

42 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing18 homes91% occupied$378/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,375/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

69%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

19%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13% of subsidized households are minority

12% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

19% 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

323.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

230

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

230

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

118(15.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured