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.

Mary Esther, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,061

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.1%3,090

Hispanic/Latino

7.4%301

Two or More

6.8%276

Black

5.7%231

Asian

3.4%137

Other

0.6%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%246

High School Diploma

29.4%925

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%177

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%360

Associate's Degree

11.8%370

Bachelor's Degree

19.5%613

Master's Degree

8.8%278

Professional Degree

2.2%69

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

30.5%

Graduate+

11%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$298,900

Median Renti

$1,699

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.8%1,175

Renter-Occupied

30.2%508

Total Units

1,958

Homeownership

69.8%

Vacancy Rate

14%

Home Values

Under $50K

12%141

$100K–$150K

9.2%108

$150K–$200K

7.7%91

$200K–$300K

21.3%250

$300K–$500K

34.5%405

$500K–$1M

12.1%142

$1M+

3.2%38

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

180

$2,000+

131

Year Built

2020 or later

4.3%85

2010–2019

3.9%76

2000–2009

2%39

1990–1999

3.8%74

1980–1989

20.3%398

1970–1979

22.7%444

1960–1969

34.1%667

1950–1959

6.6%130

1940–1949

1.9%37

1939 or earlier

0.4%8

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.3%931

Utility Gas

41.6%700

No Fuel

2%34

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,890

Mean Household Incomei

$99,691

Per Capita Incomei

$42,879

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

2,109

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%52

$10K–$15K

2.8%47

$15K–$20K

4%68

$20K–$25K

0.5%9

$25K–$30K

2%33

$30K–$35K

2%34

$35K–$40K

5.2%87

$45K–$50K

1.1%18

$50K–$60K

15.6%263

$60K–$75K

9.9%167

$75K–$100K

16.4%276

$100K–$125K

11.5%194

$125K–$150K

10.5%176

$150K–$200K

6.5%110

$200K+

8.9%149

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 Vouchers3 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

1553.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Korea

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,945

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,839

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

538(16.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.3%Insured

11.7%Uninsured