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.

Winter Garden, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

47,872

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.7%23,330

Hispanic/Latino

22.7%10,858

Black

15.1%7,238

Asian

6.3%3,036

Two or More

6.3%2,994

Other

0.7%353

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%63

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%712

High School Diploma

22.2%7,262

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%1,403

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%3,334

Associate's Degree

8.6%2,827

Bachelor's Degree

28.1%9,210

Master's Degree

13.4%4,373

Professional Degree

2.7%888

Doctorate

1.9%606

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

46.1%

Graduate+

17.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$476,000

Median Renti

$1,963

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.7%10,503

Renter-Occupied

34.3%5,477

Total Units

17,326

Homeownership

65.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%294

$50K–$100K

4.9%515

$100K–$150K

1%104

$150K–$200K

2.2%228

$200K–$300K

8.9%938

$300K–$500K

34.5%3,621

$500K–$1M

41%4,309

$1M+

4.7%494

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

149

$1,000–$1,250

613

$1,250–$1,500

835

$1,500–$2,000

824

$2,000+

2,463

Year Built

2020 or later

5.3%920

2010–2019

20.7%3,592

2000–2009

39.3%6,806

1990–1999

10.1%1,754

1980–1989

9.1%1,583

1970–1979

4.5%781

1960–1969

4.8%837

1950–1959

4.7%809

1940–1949

0.7%115

1939 or earlier

0.7%129

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.7%14,336

Utility Gas

6.4%1,026

Solar

2.2%348

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%88

Wood

0.5%74

No Fuel

0.4%63

Fuel Oil

0.3%45

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,495

Mean Household Incomei

$135,613

Per Capita Incomei

$46,282

Poverty Ratei

9.7%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

25,528

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%434

$10K–$15K

2%321

$15K–$20K

4.3%686

$20K–$25K

2.1%336

$25K–$30K

3.1%502

$30K–$35K

2.6%423

$35K–$40K

2.4%378

$40K–$45K

1.4%216

$45K–$50K

2.2%344

$50K–$60K

7.6%1,210

$60K–$75K

4.7%756

$75K–$100K

11.2%1,796

$100K–$125K

11%1,765

$125K–$150K

6.5%1,031

$150K–$200K

15.1%2,419

$200K+

21%3,363

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

188

Avg. Tenant Renti

$686/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers50 homes79% occupied$686/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $106,495/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

66%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

25%

Low income$53K–$85K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93% of subsidized households are minority

26% 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

9,36319.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

502

India

390

Guatemala

317

China

308

United Kingdom

149

Korea

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

23,477

Avg. Commutei

27.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

23,802

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,645(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.4%Insured

11.6%Uninsured