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.

Belle Glade, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,972

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

55.9%9,485

Hispanic/Latino

31.2%5,288

White

10.2%1,734

Two or More

1.7%285

Other

0.7%117

Asian

0.4%63

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%569

High School Diploma

26.8%3,027

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%784

Some College (1+ yr)

6.5%736

Associate's Degree

7%789

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%1,252

Master's Degree

3.3%376

Professional Degree

0.7%82

Doctorate

0.8%85

HS or Higher

68.2%

BA or Higher

15.9%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$163,100

Median Renti

$898

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

42.6%2,388

Renter-Occupied

57.4%3,219

Total Units

6,340

Homeownership

42.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.2%410

$50K–$100K

20.8%496

$100K–$150K

8.8%210

$150K–$200K

11.1%266

$200K–$300K

20.2%482

$300K–$500K

18.2%434

$500K–$1M

2.9%69

$1M+

0.9%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

385

$500–$750

573

$750–$1,000

871

$1,000–$1,250

496

$1,250–$1,500

364

$1,500–$2,000

311

$2,000+

143

Year Built

2010–2019

9.5%605

2000–2009

10.8%682

1990–1999

13%824

1980–1989

15.8%999

1970–1979

8.9%567

1960–1969

26%1,648

1950–1959

6.8%432

1940–1949

3.8%244

1939 or earlier

5.3%339

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.7%5,198

No Fuel

5.3%295

Other

0.7%38

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%31

Utility Gas

0.4%24

Fuel Oil

0.4%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,001

Mean Household Incomei

$64,214

Per Capita Incomei

$22,873

Poverty Ratei

27.1%

Unemploymenti

9.7%

Labor Forcei

7,660

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%500

$10K–$15K

7.9%443

$15K–$20K

4%225

$20K–$25K

5.5%310

$25K–$30K

7.3%408

$30K–$35K

6.9%385

$35K–$40K

5%283

$40K–$45K

2.8%158

$45K–$50K

4.4%245

$50K–$60K

6.4%360

$60K–$75K

11%617

$75K–$100K

15%839

$100K–$125K

5.8%325

$125K–$150K

2.1%120

$150K–$200K

4.3%242

$200K+

2.6%147

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

470

Residentsi

876

Avg. Tenant Renti

$337/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers222 homes80% occupied$341/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8132 homes99% occupied$331/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,001/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

91.7%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

7.7%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

63.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.7% of subsidized households are minority

15.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62.9% 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

4,64227.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,389

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,624

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,916

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

328(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.8%Insured

18.2%Uninsured