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.

Delray Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

67,979

Median Agei

51.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.4%35,646

Black

29%19,704

Hispanic/Latino

11.2%7,584

Two or More

4.3%2,951

Asian

2.6%1,746

Other

0.5%342

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%1,355

High School Diploma

17.6%9,560

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%3,137

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%5,940

Associate's Degree

8.2%4,485

Bachelor's Degree

27.6%15,003

Master's Degree

10.3%5,625

Professional Degree

3.9%2,101

Doctorate

2%1,075

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

43.7%

Graduate+

16.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$420,300

Median Renti

$1,961

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.2%18,928

Renter-Occupied

36.8%11,005

Total Units

37,427

Homeownership

63.2%

Vacancy Rate

20%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%485

$50K–$100K

2.1%392

$100K–$150K

4.5%849

$150K–$200K

6.7%1,262

$200K–$300K

16.7%3,152

$300K–$500K

27%5,103

$500K–$1M

24.3%4,603

$1M+

16.3%3,082

Rent Distribution

Under $500

288

$500–$750

415

$750–$1,000

191

$1,000–$1,250

618

$1,250–$1,500

1,100

$1,500–$2,000

2,920

$2,000+

5,078

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%252

2010–2019

8.6%3,211

2000–2009

13%4,869

1990–1999

11.5%4,315

1980–1989

23.4%8,744

1970–1979

26.4%9,886

1960–1969

7.5%2,800

1950–1959

6.4%2,393

1940–1949

1.3%499

1939 or earlier

1.2%458

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.6%27,730

No Fuel

3.5%1,049

Utility Gas

2.9%862

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%248

Solar

0.1%22

Other

0.1%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,041

Mean Household Incomei

$126,852

Per Capita Incomei

$58,236

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

36,591

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

743

Residentsi

1,353

Avg. Tenant Renti

$498/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

57 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing13 homes100% occupied$592/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers730 homes93% occupied$496/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,041/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

80.7%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

15.1%

Low income$41K–$66K/yr

3.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $66K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

78.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83.3% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.1% 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

16,00623.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

547

Canada

462

Mexico

394

Guatemala

292

India

270

Germany

220

Philippines

138

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

33,388

Avg. Commutei

23 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

34,459

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

2,587(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured