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.

Ocala, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

66,584

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.5%37,634

Hispanic/Latino

17.8%11,842

Black

17.6%11,720

Asian

4%2,681

Two or More

3.5%2,362

Other

0.4%287

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%52

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%1,856

High School Diploma

23.9%11,115

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%3,816

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%6,410

Associate's Degree

9.9%4,623

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%9,259

Master's Degree

8.1%3,782

Professional Degree

2.2%1,018

Doctorate

1%486

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

31.2%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$241,400

Median Renti

$1,359

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.1%14,157

Renter-Occupied

47.9%12,995

Total Units

30,387

Homeownership

52.1%

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%1,028

$50K–$100K

7.6%1,078

$100K–$150K

10.8%1,532

$150K–$200K

13.6%1,927

$200K–$300K

20.7%2,927

$300K–$500K

29.5%4,171

$500K–$1M

9.8%1,385

$1M+

0.8%109

Rent Distribution

Under $500

828

$500–$750

556

$750–$1,000

1,797

$1,000–$1,250

2,342

$1,250–$1,500

1,953

$1,500–$2,000

3,742

$2,000+

1,528

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%766

2010–2019

7.4%2,252

2000–2009

17.9%5,428

1990–1999

9.7%2,938

1980–1989

19.5%5,934

1970–1979

17.5%5,314

1960–1969

12%3,649

1950–1959

6.1%1,863

1940–1949

3.2%982

1939 or earlier

4.1%1,261

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.6%22,156

Utility Gas

15.3%4,145

No Fuel

1.7%462

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%248

Fuel Oil

0.5%131

Other

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,376

Mean Household Incomei

$77,266

Per Capita Incomei

$32,567

Poverty Ratei

20.2%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

30,349

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.8%2,127

$10K–$15K

4.5%1,214

$15K–$20K

4.7%1,266

$20K–$25K

4.7%1,286

$25K–$30K

5.4%1,475

$30K–$35K

5.4%1,470

$35K–$40K

4.1%1,108

$40K–$45K

4.2%1,151

$45K–$50K

5%1,361

$50K–$60K

6.7%1,820

$60K–$75K

9.3%2,514

$75K–$100K

14.1%3,818

$100K–$125K

8.5%2,320

$125K–$150K

5.6%1,532

$150K–$200K

4.4%1,192

$200K+

5.5%1,498

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

1,755

Residentsi

3,065

Avg. Tenant Renti

$379/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing185 homes91% occupied$360/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers690 homes75% occupied$446/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8741 homes93% occupied$326/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC136 homes93% occupied$348/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,376/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

67.3%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

26.5%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

77.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74.4% of subsidized households are minority

18.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46.2% 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

7,53711.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

966

China

355

Philippines

298

United Kingdom

192

Mexico

169

Germany

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,977

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

28,571

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,667(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.7%Insured

12.3%Uninsured