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.

Bay Harbor Islands, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,847

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

56.1%3,282

White

38.6%2,257

Other

2.8%166

Black

1.4%79

Two or More

1.1%63

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%57

High School Diploma

15.2%544

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%134

Some College (1+ yr)

6%216

Associate's Degree

15.2%546

Bachelor's Degree

29%1,042

Master's Degree

19.9%713

Professional Degree

4.7%168

Doctorate

2.9%104

HS or Higher

98.2%

BA or Higher

56.5%

Graduate+

27.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$653,500

Median Renti

$2,442

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.9%1,016

Renter-Occupied

51.1%1,061

Total Units

2,581

Homeownership

48.9%

Vacancy Rate

19.5%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

4%41

$150K–$200K

4.2%43

$200K–$300K

6.7%68

$300K–$500K

16.7%170

$500K–$1M

30.8%313

$1M+

37.5%381

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

273

$2,000+

726

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%45

2010–2019

12.5%323

2000–2009

7.9%205

1990–1999

1.1%28

1980–1989

5.8%149

1970–1979

21.3%549

1960–1969

24.6%634

1950–1959

20.2%521

1940–1949

3.1%79

1939 or earlier

1.9%48

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.7%1,717

No Fuel

10.6%220

Utility Gas

6.7%140

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,663

Mean Household Incomei

$150,991

Per Capita Incomei

$55,191

Poverty Ratei

5.4%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

2,812

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%111

$10K–$15K

1.3%27

$15K–$20K

2.6%55

$20K–$25K

3.8%78

$25K–$30K

3.1%65

$30K–$35K

1.4%30

$35K–$40K

4.6%96

$40K–$45K

3.4%71

$45K–$50K

0.4%8

$50K–$60K

10.3%214

$60K–$75K

9.3%193

$75K–$100K

7.4%153

$100K–$125K

8%166

$125K–$150K

8.3%173

$150K–$200K

6.6%138

$200K+

24%499

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 Vouchers7 homes

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,00651.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

United Kingdom

Germany

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,689

Avg. Commutei

30.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,722

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

74(1.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.6%Insured

14.4%Uninsured