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.

Crestview, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,773

Median Agei

31.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.8%16,637

Black

20.3%5,846

Hispanic/Latino

10.8%3,099

Two or More

7.8%2,241

Asian

2.7%767

Other

0.3%96

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%70

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%633

High School Diploma

22.5%3,977

Some College (<1 yr)

13.1%2,323

Some College (1+ yr)

16.4%2,903

Associate's Degree

13.9%2,463

Bachelor's Degree

14.7%2,600

Master's Degree

7.1%1,262

Professional Degree

0.4%64

Doctorate

0.4%79

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

22.6%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$277,900

Median Renti

$1,366

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.3%6,672

Renter-Occupied

38.7%4,221

Total Units

11,554

Homeownership

61.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%173

$50K–$100K

3.7%248

$100K–$150K

6.4%425

$150K–$200K

14.4%959

$200K–$300K

30.2%2,014

$300K–$500K

39.5%2,633

$500K–$1M

2.8%188

$1M+

0.5%32

Rent Distribution

Under $500

224

$500–$750

111

$750–$1,000

766

$1,000–$1,250

639

$1,250–$1,500

568

$1,500–$2,000

1,198

$2,000+

499

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%266

2010–2019

18.4%2,126

2000–2009

30.2%3,492

1990–1999

16.7%1,931

1980–1989

11.2%1,291

1970–1979

4.3%493

1960–1969

7.6%881

1950–1959

5.4%629

1940–1949

2.9%334

1939 or earlier

1%111

Heating Fuel

Electricity

80.5%8,765

Utility Gas

16%1,748

Solar

1.8%193

No Fuel

1.2%126

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%61

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,480

Mean Household Incomei

$79,603

Per Capita Incomei

$31,018

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

14,134

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%369

$10K–$15K

4.3%466

$15K–$20K

1.9%209

$20K–$25K

5%547

$25K–$30K

2.3%250

$30K–$35K

5.4%590

$35K–$40K

4.3%472

$40K–$45K

5%544

$45K–$50K

2.1%226

$50K–$60K

11.1%1,205

$60K–$75K

12.5%1,361

$75K–$100K

12.1%1,320

$100K–$125K

11%1,203

$125K–$150K

10.7%1,163

$150K–$200K

5.7%617

$200K+

3.2%351

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

464

Residentsi

961

Avg. Tenant Renti

$513/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing269 homes99% occupied$491/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers195 homes86% occupied$544/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,480/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

69.6%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

23.1%

Low income$33K–$52K/yr

6.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $52K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

78.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44.8% of subsidized households are minority

16.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% 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

1,4695.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

307

Guatemala

174

Mexico

154

Korea

104

United Kingdom

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,267

Avg. Commutei

30.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,677

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,184(22.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured