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.

Longboat Key, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,539

Median Agei

71.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.9%7,078

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%234

Two or More

1.2%93

Black

0.8%64

Asian

0.8%58

Other

0.2%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%29

High School Diploma

8.8%653

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%208

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%823

Associate's Degree

5.6%417

Bachelor's Degree

33.8%2,515

Master's Degree

19.4%1,446

Professional Degree

10.4%775

Doctorate

6.6%491

HS or Higher

98.9%

BA or Higher

70.3%

Graduate+

36.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,022,100

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93.6%3,953

Renter-Occupied

6.4%269

Total Units

9,935

Homeownership

93.6%

Vacancy Rate

57.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%57

$50K–$100K

0.3%10

$100K–$150K

1.1%42

$150K–$200K

0.8%31

$200K–$300K

1.5%59

$300K–$500K

10.7%421

$500K–$1M

33.1%1,310

$1M+

51.2%2,023

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

166

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%65

2010–2019

2.3%224

2000–2009

3.8%378

1990–1999

17.5%1,742

1980–1989

25.1%2,492

1970–1979

34.6%3,438

1960–1969

10.6%1,049

1950–1959

5.1%504

1940–1949

0.2%21

1939 or earlier

0.2%22

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.9%3,836

Utility Gas

7.1%300

No Fuel

1.6%66

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%12

Fuel Oil

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$158,030

Mean Household Incomei

$273,024

Per Capita Incomei

$155,139

Poverty Ratei

5.1%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

1,806

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%117

$10K–$15K

1.7%72

$15K–$20K

1.1%47

$20K–$25K

1.7%73

$25K–$30K

0.1%6

$30K–$35K

2.6%110

$35K–$40K

1.5%65

$40K–$45K

0.9%37

$45K–$50K

1%42

$50K–$60K

4.1%172

$60K–$75K

9.4%397

$75K–$100K

7.1%298

$100K–$125K

8.1%344

$125K–$150K

5.2%221

$150K–$200K

13.6%576

$200K+

39%1,645

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,02913.6%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

191

Canada

156

Germany

149

China

Poland

Philippines

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,696

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,763

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

626(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured