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.

Surfside, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,631

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.9%3,431

Hispanic/Latino

28.9%1,630

Black

4.3%242

Two or More

3.7%208

Asian

1.4%79

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%31

Other

0.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%73

High School Diploma

20.3%752

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%84

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%350

Associate's Degree

5.6%208

Bachelor's Degree

27%999

Master's Degree

20.7%764

Professional Degree

6.8%251

Doctorate

3.2%120

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

57.7%

Graduate+

30.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$881,700

Median Renti

$1,866

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74%1,454

Renter-Occupied

26%511

Total Units

3,782

Homeownership

74%

Vacancy Rate

48%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%15

$50K–$100K

5.6%81

$100K–$150K

3.2%46

$150K–$200K

2.5%37

$200K–$300K

0.8%11

$300K–$500K

12.4%180

$500K–$1M

30%436

$1M+

44.6%648

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

157

$2,000+

199

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%80

2010–2019

8%302

2000–2009

6.5%246

1990–1999

14%529

1980–1989

9.8%372

1970–1979

13.7%517

1960–1969

11.3%426

1950–1959

14%530

1940–1949

15.6%589

1939 or earlier

5.1%191

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85.9%1,687

No Fuel

8.9%174

Utility Gas

5.3%104

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$100,208

Mean Household Incomei

$156,256

Per Capita Incomei

$55,315

Poverty Ratei

9.9%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

2,512

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%118

$10K–$15K

1%19

$20K–$25K

1.6%32

$25K–$30K

7.3%144

$30K–$35K

3.6%70

$35K–$40K

1.6%32

$40K–$45K

0.9%18

$45K–$50K

2.6%52

$50K–$60K

4.4%86

$60K–$75K

3.7%73

$75K–$100K

17.2%337

$100K–$125K

6.9%136

$125K–$150K

5.6%111

$150K–$200K

13.8%271

$200K+

23.7%466

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

2,07936.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Poland

India

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,340

Avg. Commutei

32.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,381

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

53(1.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.4%Insured

8.6%Uninsured