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.

Palm Springs, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,356

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

62.1%16,983

White

17.4%4,749

Black

14.6%3,994

Asian

3.5%969

Two or More

1.8%502

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%55

Other

0.2%53

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%452

High School Diploma

31.9%5,808

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%566

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%1,964

Associate's Degree

8.3%1,507

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%2,295

Master's Degree

3.9%706

Professional Degree

0.9%155

Doctorate

0.4%72

HS or Higher

74.3%

BA or Higher

17.7%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$269,800

Median Renti

$1,669

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.3%4,343

Renter-Occupied

51.7%4,656

Total Units

10,037

Homeownership

48.3%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.7%376

$50K–$100K

9%392

$100K–$150K

9.3%402

$150K–$200K

4%174

$200K–$300K

25.6%1,111

$300K–$500K

35.8%1,556

$500K–$1M

7.3%315

$1M+

0.4%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

157

$750–$1,000

254

$1,000–$1,250

421

$1,250–$1,500

854

$1,500–$2,000

1,802

$2,000+

1,117

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%117

2010–2019

3.8%385

2000–2009

8.8%880

1990–1999

7.8%783

1980–1989

22.6%2,273

1970–1979

29.6%2,969

1960–1969

12.7%1,271

1950–1959

11.4%1,145

1940–1949

1.6%157

1939 or earlier

0.6%57

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.9%8,627

No Fuel

2.6%238

Utility Gas

1.1%96

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%20

Fuel Oil

0.2%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,739

Mean Household Incomei

$77,556

Per Capita Incomei

$28,422

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

15,175

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%405

$10K–$15K

4.9%442

$15K–$20K

4%362

$20K–$25K

5%447

$25K–$30K

3.4%302

$30K–$35K

3.2%284

$35K–$40K

4.4%400

$40K–$45K

7.1%643

$45K–$50K

4%358

$50K–$60K

6.8%611

$60K–$75K

9.6%866

$75K–$100K

13.6%1,220

$100K–$125K

14.8%1,334

$125K–$150K

4.6%413

$150K–$200K

6%540

$200K+

4.1%372

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

159

Residentsi

277

Avg. Tenant Renti

$634/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

111 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers158 homes84% occupied$634/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,739/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

72%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

19%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56% 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

14,23552%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

1,720

Mexico

905

Philippines

India

Poland

China

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,865

Avg. Commutei

26 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,089

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

744(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

72.1%Insured

27.9%Uninsured