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.

Dade City, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,152

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58%4,731

Hispanic/Latino

20.1%1,642

Black

16.8%1,372

Two or More

4%328

Asian

0.9%73

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%245

High School Diploma

34.3%1,950

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%360

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%641

Associate's Degree

5.4%306

Bachelor's Degree

19.7%1,122

Master's Degree

3.8%216

Professional Degree

2%112

Doctorate

0.8%47

HS or Higher

87.9%

BA or Higher

26.3%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$240,800

Median Renti

$1,061

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.5%1,834

Renter-Occupied

36.5%1,053

Total Units

3,441

Homeownership

63.5%

Vacancy Rate

16.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.3%299

$50K–$100K

6.7%123

$100K–$150K

8.6%158

$150K–$200K

7.2%132

$200K–$300K

20%367

$300K–$500K

33.7%618

$500K–$1M

3.4%63

$1M+

4%74

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

154

$750–$1,000

155

$1,000–$1,250

318

$1,250–$1,500

124

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

9.6%330

2010–2019

6.1%209

2000–2009

10.6%364

1990–1999

8.2%283

1980–1989

15.8%543

1970–1979

12.4%426

1960–1969

9.4%322

1950–1959

15.1%518

1940–1949

3.8%131

1939 or earlier

9.2%315

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.7%2,733

No Fuel

2.1%61

Utility Gas

2%57

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%36

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,107

Mean Household Incomei

$91,580

Per Capita Incomei

$35,991

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

3,288

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%188

$10K–$15K

5.5%159

$15K–$20K

5.7%164

$20K–$25K

2.5%72

$25K–$30K

5.3%153

$30K–$35K

7.8%224

$35K–$40K

5%143

$40K–$45K

2.2%64

$45K–$50K

1.1%31

$50K–$60K

2.4%70

$60K–$75K

12.6%363

$75K–$100K

12.4%358

$100K–$125K

13.9%402

$125K–$150K

5.3%152

$150K–$200K

4.6%134

$200K+

7.3%210

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

Residentsi

141

Avg. Tenant Renti

$572/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers84 homes77% occupied$572/mo rent

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

811/PRAC4 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,107/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

73%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

22%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

70% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30% 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

5606.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

159

Mexico

Canada

Germany

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,912

Avg. Commutei

34.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,022

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

704(11.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured