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.

El Portal, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,809

Median Agei

45.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

39.3%711

Black

33.4%605

White

19.7%356

Two or More

4.1%74

Other

3.2%57

Asian

0.3%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%24

High School Diploma

20.5%286

Some College (<1 yr)

2.4%33

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%200

Associate's Degree

10.5%146

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%277

Master's Degree

14.7%205

Professional Degree

7.7%107

Doctorate

2%28

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

44.2%

Graduate+

24.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$723,900

Median Renti

$2,042

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.2%726

Renter-Occupied

8.8%70

Total Units

871

Homeownership

91.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%7

$150K–$200K

3.6%26

$200K–$300K

1.2%9

$300K–$500K

11.2%81

$500K–$1M

67.2%488

$1M+

15.8%115

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%14

2010–2019

3.8%33

2000–2009

4.1%36

1990–1999

0.5%4

1970–1979

4.2%37

1960–1969

6.2%54

1950–1959

45.4%395

1940–1949

19.3%168

1939 or earlier

14.9%130

Heating Fuel

Electricity

96.2%766

No Fuel

2.9%23

Utility Gas

0.9%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,167

Mean Household Incomei

$133,549

Per Capita Incomei

$57,115

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

1,165

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%22

$15K–$20K

2.4%19

$20K–$25K

2.9%23

$25K–$30K

1.3%10

$30K–$35K

1%8

$35K–$40K

3%24

$40K–$45K

7.5%60

$45K–$50K

2.4%19

$50K–$60K

9.3%74

$60K–$75K

7.7%61

$75K–$100K

7.3%58

$100K–$125K

4.6%37

$125K–$150K

5.5%44

$150K–$200K

24.9%198

$200K+

17.5%139

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 Vouchers4 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

71039.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Germany

Mexico

Poland

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,112

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,115

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

30(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.9%Insured

8.1%Uninsured