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.

Key West, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,720

Median Agei

46.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.5%15,034

Hispanic/Latino

22.5%5,780

Black

12.2%3,139

Two or More

3.1%802

Asian

2.3%593

Other

1.4%361

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%611

High School Diploma

24.2%5,035

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%962

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%2,681

Associate's Degree

7.1%1,467

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%5,173

Master's Degree

11.9%2,471

Professional Degree

3.5%730

Doctorate

1%209

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

41.3%

Graduate+

16.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$852,400

Median Renti

$2,220

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.2%5,297

Renter-Occupied

50.8%5,478

Total Units

14,574

Homeownership

49.2%

Vacancy Rate

26.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%58

$50K–$100K

0.7%39

$100K–$150K

0.3%18

$150K–$200K

0.9%47

$200K–$300K

1.7%89

$300K–$500K

9.8%520

$500K–$1M

49.7%2,631

$1M+

35.8%1,895

Rent Distribution

Under $500

341

$500–$750

248

$750–$1,000

152

$1,000–$1,250

292

$1,250–$1,500

296

$1,500–$2,000

1,022

$2,000+

2,951

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%84

2010–2019

3.4%498

2000–2009

8.3%1,211

1990–1999

9.9%1,439

1980–1989

13.2%1,924

1970–1979

11.3%1,650

1960–1969

14.3%2,089

1950–1959

12%1,755

1940–1949

6.5%949

1939 or earlier

20.4%2,975

Heating Fuel

Electricity

83.1%8,959

No Fuel

14.8%1,600

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%142

Utility Gas

0.5%50

Solar

0.2%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,037

Mean Household Incomei

$136,321

Per Capita Incomei

$60,074

Poverty Ratei

10.6%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

15,281

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%561

$10K–$15K

3.9%422

$15K–$20K

1.4%153

$20K–$25K

1.9%201

$25K–$30K

2.5%272

$30K–$35K

2.8%302

$35K–$40K

3.2%346

$40K–$45K

3.2%349

$45K–$50K

2.4%263

$50K–$60K

7.5%805

$60K–$75K

11.3%1,220

$75K–$100K

10.4%1,118

$100K–$125K

8.1%875

$125K–$150K

11.1%1,193

$150K–$200K

10.3%1,110

$200K+

14.7%1,585

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

823

Residentsi

1,354

Avg. Tenant Renti

$716/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing588 homes97% occupied$727/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers191 homes100% occupied$722/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 825 homes83% occupied$488/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC19 homes98% occupied$615/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,037/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

62.9%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

19.8%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

14%

Moderate / aboveOver $70K/yr

3.3%

Who Receives This Housing

64.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

65.1% of subsidized households are minority

18.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59% 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

5,88722.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

247

United Kingdom

186

Mexico

107

China

Poland

Canada

Korea

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,801

Avg. Commutei

14.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,925

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,582(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured