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.

Bal Harbour, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,055

Median Agei

53.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.4%1,966

Hispanic/Latino

30.9%944

Other

3.5%107

Two or More

1.2%36

Black

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%16

High School Diploma

18.4%443

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%89

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%184

Associate's Degree

6.8%163

Bachelor's Degree

29.1%703

Master's Degree

12.2%294

Professional Degree

14.1%340

Doctorate

6%146

HS or Higher

98.5%

BA or Higher

61.4%

Graduate+

32.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,823,500

Median Renti

$2,804

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.6%848

Renter-Occupied

42.4%623

Total Units

3,741

Homeownership

57.6%

Vacancy Rate

60.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%24

$100K–$150K

4.6%39

$150K–$200K

1.2%10

$300K–$500K

1.2%10

$500K–$1M

21.3%181

$1M+

68.9%584

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

459

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%52

2010–2019

15.9%593

2000–2009

11.8%441

1990–1999

10.6%397

1980–1989

11.3%423

1970–1979

15.6%582

1960–1969

19.6%734

1950–1959

12.8%480

1940–1949

0.5%19

1939 or earlier

0.5%20

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85%1,250

No Fuel

8.1%119

Utility Gas

6.9%102

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,806

Mean Household Incomei

$257,564

Per Capita Incomei

$122,726

Poverty Ratei

20.1%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

1,338

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.7%158

$10K–$15K

3.5%51

$15K–$20K

0.2%3

$20K–$25K

3.1%46

$25K–$30K

2.7%40

$30K–$35K

3.1%46

$35K–$40K

0.7%11

$40K–$45K

2.4%36

$45K–$50K

1.8%27

$50K–$60K

3.1%46

$60K–$75K

12.5%184

$75K–$100K

11.6%171

$100K–$125K

6.5%96

$125K–$150K

3%44

$150K–$200K

7.2%106

$200K+

27.6%406

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,24040.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

201

Poland

United Kingdom

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,212

Avg. Commutei

35.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,212

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

67(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured