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.

Pahokee, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,609

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

46.9%2,633

Hispanic/Latino

41.4%2,323

White

10.2%571

Two or More

1.4%78

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%154

High School Diploma

23%881

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%436

Some College (1+ yr)

5.5%211

Associate's Degree

7.7%296

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%446

Master's Degree

2.6%100

Professional Degree

0.2%7

HS or Higher

65.9%

BA or Higher

14.4%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,300

Median Renti

$1,116

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.9%976

Renter-Occupied

37.1%575

Total Units

1,782

Homeownership

62.9%

Vacancy Rate

13%

Home Values

Under $50K

25.8%252

$50K–$100K

6.9%67

$100K–$150K

16.6%162

$150K–$200K

19.2%187

$200K–$300K

18.2%178

$300K–$500K

1.3%13

$500K–$1M

11.5%112

$1M+

0.5%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

105

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

217

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

144

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%26

2010–2019

3.2%57

2000–2009

17.2%307

1990–1999

5.1%91

1980–1989

17.3%308

1970–1979

4.4%79

1960–1969

30%534

1950–1959

8.9%158

1940–1949

5.8%104

1939 or earlier

6.6%118

Heating Fuel

Electricity

88.7%1,375

No Fuel

10.9%169

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,359

Mean Household Incomei

$66,169

Per Capita Incomei

$20,430

Poverty Ratei

29.7%

Unemploymenti

16.5%

Labor Forcei

2,518

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

19.9%308

$15K–$20K

2.1%32

$20K–$25K

5.2%80

$25K–$30K

5.4%83

$30K–$35K

2.6%41

$35K–$40K

3%47

$40K–$45K

6.8%106

$45K–$50K

2.6%40

$50K–$60K

11.5%178

$60K–$75K

9.9%153

$75K–$100K

7.3%113

$100K–$125K

13.9%215

$125K–$150K

1.3%20

$150K–$200K

6.9%107

$200K+

1.8%28

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

107

Residentsi

266

Avg. Tenant Renti

$541/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing87 homes99% occupied$494/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes77% occupied$745/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,359/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

73.2%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

17.4%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

6.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

2.7%

Who Receives This Housing

88.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.4% of subsidized households are minority

15.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24% 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

1,35224.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

888

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,077

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,103

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

42(0.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.1%Insured

14.9%Uninsured