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.

South Bay, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,102

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

61.7%3,146

Hispanic/Latino

25.2%1,285

White

7.8%396

Two or More

4.1%210

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%51

Other

0.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.4%523

High School Diploma

21.4%835

Some College (<1 yr)

4%154

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%320

Associate's Degree

5.8%226

Bachelor's Degree

7.6%296

Master's Degree

0.5%20

Professional Degree

0.3%13

Doctorate

0.4%15

HS or Higher

61.7%

BA or Higher

8.8%

Graduate+

1.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$142,300

Median Renti

$1,085

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.8%515

Renter-Occupied

40.2%346

Total Units

935

Homeownership

59.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.2%73

$50K–$100K

13.2%68

$100K–$150K

25.4%131

$150K–$200K

12.2%63

$200K–$300K

21.7%112

$300K–$500K

10.1%52

$500K–$1M

1.7%9

$1M+

1.4%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

160

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

4.6%43

2000–2009

5.6%52

1990–1999

7%65

1980–1989

15%140

1970–1979

29.6%277

1960–1969

26.5%248

1950–1959

5.6%52

1940–1949

5.6%52

1939 or earlier

0.6%6

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.2%794

No Fuel

4.2%36

Utility Gas

3.6%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,417

Mean Household Incomei

$63,625

Per Capita Incomei

$12,363

Poverty Ratei

19.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,305

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.1%70

$10K–$15K

2.6%22

$15K–$20K

8.8%76

$20K–$25K

14.1%121

$25K–$30K

10.7%92

$35K–$40K

3.3%28

$40K–$45K

0.5%4

$45K–$50K

1%9

$50K–$60K

6.9%59

$60K–$75K

16.1%139

$75K–$100K

8.7%75

$100K–$125K

5.1%44

$125K–$150K

5.8%50

$150K–$200K

4.1%35

$200K+

4.3%37

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

179

Residentsi

615

Avg. Tenant Renti

$508/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers178 homes80% occupied$508/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,417/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

76%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

19%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

98% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99% of subsidized households are minority

12% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

8% 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

96618.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

321

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,172

Avg. Commutei

32.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,188

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

159(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.3%Insured

16.7%Uninsured