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.

Boca Raton, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

100,234

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.8%70,918

Hispanic/Latino

15.7%15,714

Black

5.3%5,348

Two or More

4.7%4,746

Asian

2.8%2,821

Other

0.6%626

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%46

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%1,067

High School Diploma

10.7%7,614

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%3,134

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%7,341

Associate's Degree

7.4%5,249

Bachelor's Degree

36.4%25,844

Master's Degree

15.3%10,866

Professional Degree

7.1%5,050

Doctorate

3%2,105

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

61.8%

Graduate+

25.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$722,700

Median Renti

$2,508

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.7%27,250

Renter-Occupied

34.3%14,200

Total Units

49,128

Homeownership

65.7%

Vacancy Rate

15.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%477

$50K–$100K

0.9%248

$100K–$150K

1.4%389

$150K–$200K

2.4%667

$200K–$300K

6.9%1,889

$300K–$500K

16.8%4,567

$500K–$1M

38.8%10,586

$1M+

30.9%8,427

Rent Distribution

Under $500

242

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

158

$1,000–$1,250

363

$1,250–$1,500

549

$1,500–$2,000

2,586

$2,000+

9,737

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%878

2010–2019

8.8%4,301

2000–2009

8.1%3,959

1990–1999

12.4%6,072

1980–1989

25.5%12,505

1970–1979

24.4%12,000

1960–1969

13.9%6,841

1950–1959

3.9%1,911

1940–1949

0.5%240

1939 or earlier

0.9%421

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.6%37,551

Utility Gas

4.7%1,950

No Fuel

3.5%1,440

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%384

Fuel Oil

0.1%55

Other

0.1%52

Solar

0%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,273

Mean Household Incomei

$178,873

Per Capita Incomei

$76,039

Poverty Ratei

9.4%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

50,306

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

263

Residentsi

575

Avg. Tenant Renti

$623/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers263 homes87% occupied$623/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $106,273/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

66%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

20%

Low income$53K–$85K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21% 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

20,44620.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

1,342

Mexico

956

United Kingdom

576

Germany

429

India

409

Guatemala

394

China

323

Korea

202

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

46,527

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

47,451

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

3,641(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured