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.

Orlando, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

319,758

Median Agei

35.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

35.4%113,128

White

31.2%99,783

Black

22.2%71,074

Two or More

5.3%16,906

Asian

4.8%15,503

Other

1%3,152

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%108

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%104

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%7,485

High School Diploma

19.3%43,634

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%10,406

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%25,738

Associate's Degree

10.9%24,634

Bachelor's Degree

26.3%59,228

Master's Degree

11.1%25,001

Professional Degree

3.3%7,371

Doctorate

1.9%4,349

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

42.5%

Graduate+

16.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$394,100

Median Renti

$1,747

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.5%51,828

Renter-Occupied

60.5%79,351

Total Units

148,754

Homeownership

39.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%696

$50K–$100K

1.8%922

$100K–$150K

4.2%2,188

$150K–$200K

7.8%4,052

$200K–$300K

17.3%8,981

$300K–$500K

36.4%18,882

$500K–$1M

25.2%13,057

$1M+

5.9%3,050

Rent Distribution

Under $500

2,322

$500–$750

1,352

$750–$1,000

2,335

$1,000–$1,250

7,387

$1,250–$1,500

11,223

$1,500–$2,000

29,080

$2,000+

24,314

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%4,827

2010–2019

16.5%24,521

2000–2009

20.9%31,125

1990–1999

12.4%18,453

1980–1989

14.3%21,304

1970–1979

12.2%18,205

1960–1969

7.1%10,508

1950–1959

8.3%12,284

1940–1949

2.5%3,681

1939 or earlier

2.6%3,846

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.8%120,481

Utility Gas

4.5%5,919

No Fuel

2%2,677

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%991

Solar

0.7%881

Fuel Oil

0.1%154

Other

0%56

Coal

0%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,336

Mean Household Incomei

$102,700

Per Capita Incomei

$43,312

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

187,284

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%7,359

$10K–$15K

3.5%4,566

$15K–$20K

3.7%4,816

$20K–$25K

3.2%4,205

$25K–$30K

3.6%4,719

$30K–$35K

4.4%5,731

$35K–$40K

3.6%4,745

$40K–$45K

4%5,254

$45K–$50K

4.1%5,355

$50K–$60K

6.6%8,719

$60K–$75K

9.2%12,116

$75K–$100K

13.8%18,040

$100K–$125K

9.9%13,015

$125K–$150K

6.3%8,314

$150K–$200K

7.9%10,348

$200K+

10.6%13,877

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

4,922

Residentsi

8,632

Avg. Tenant Renti

$503/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,031 homes88% occupied$572/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2,019 homes83% occupied$586/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81,274 homes93% occupied$338/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC126 homes98% occupied$306/mo rent

811/PRAC23 homes98% occupied$344/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,336/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

75.4%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

18.4%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

5.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $58K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

80.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49.2% 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

81,18225.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,537

India

2,053

Philippines

1,630

China

1,385

Canada

902

United Kingdom

845

Guatemala

696

Germany

432

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

174,318

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

176,855

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

11,807(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.1%Insured

13.9%Uninsured