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.

Virginia Gardens, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,423

Median Agei

45.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

79.9%1,935

White

16.6%403

Other

1.9%45

Two or More

1.4%34

Asian

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%145

High School Diploma

19.9%371

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%151

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%274

Associate's Degree

8%148

Bachelor's Degree

21.9%408

Master's Degree

4.5%83

Professional Degree

5.4%101

Doctorate

0.6%11

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

32.4%

Graduate+

10.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$457,600

Median Renti

$1,689

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56%479

Renter-Occupied

44%376

Total Units

895

Homeownership

56%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%9

$100K–$150K

6.9%33

$150K–$200K

2.3%11

$200K–$300K

6.7%32

$300K–$500K

52.2%250

$500K–$1M

30.1%144

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

143

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.2%38

2000–2009

0.6%5

1990–1999

2.7%24

1980–1989

5.3%47

1970–1979

19.4%174

1960–1969

16.2%145

1950–1959

51.6%462

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.9%709

No Fuel

9.7%83

Utility Gas

4.9%42

Fuel Oil

1.9%16

Solar

0.6%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,469

Mean Household Incomei

$93,372

Per Capita Incomei

$34,349

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

1,547

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%34

$10K–$15K

7.4%63

$15K–$20K

2%17

$20K–$25K

0.5%4

$25K–$30K

6.2%53

$30K–$35K

4.4%38

$35K–$40K

1.9%16

$40K–$45K

2%17

$45K–$50K

3.3%28

$50K–$60K

15.1%129

$60K–$75K

4.1%35

$75K–$100K

19.2%164

$100K–$125K

10.4%89

$125K–$150K

5.5%47

$150K–$200K

5.5%47

$200K+

8.7%74

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$291/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes90% occupied$291/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,469/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

100%

Who Receives This Housing

85% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95% of subsidized households are minority

52% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

80% 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

1,36856.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,453

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,490

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

64(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured