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.

New Port Richey, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,425

Median Agei

53.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.8%12,686

Hispanic/Latino

17.2%3,001

Black

5.5%952

Two or More

3.4%589

Asian

0.4%77

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%60

Other

0.3%52

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8%1,154

High School Diploma

33.3%4,793

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%1,201

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%1,939

Associate's Degree

10.7%1,533

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%1,620

Master's Degree

4.2%610

Professional Degree

0.4%53

Doctorate

0.4%54

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

16.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$183,100

Median Renti

$1,193

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.9%4,692

Renter-Occupied

43.1%3,555

Total Units

9,563

Homeownership

56.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.9%744

$50K–$100K

10.7%500

$100K–$150K

12%561

$150K–$200K

17.1%800

$200K–$300K

25.7%1,204

$300K–$500K

13.7%641

$500K–$1M

4.2%198

$1M+

0.9%44

Rent Distribution

Under $500

201

$500–$750

190

$750–$1,000

450

$1,000–$1,250

1,107

$1,250–$1,500

721

$1,500–$2,000

445

$2,000+

278

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%36

2010–2019

5.1%490

2000–2009

4.4%418

1990–1999

8.6%824

1980–1989

30.6%2,926

1970–1979

27.1%2,591

1960–1969

12%1,147

1950–1959

6.9%662

1940–1949

2%190

1939 or earlier

2.9%279

Heating Fuel

Electricity

96.7%7,977

No Fuel

1.2%99

Utility Gas

1%85

Solar

0.9%78

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,606

Mean Household Incomei

$63,901

Per Capita Incomei

$33,106

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

7,873

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%377

$10K–$15K

3.6%296

$15K–$20K

5%411

$20K–$25K

5%409

$25K–$30K

6.7%551

$30K–$35K

9.2%758

$35K–$40K

5.4%446

$40K–$45K

6.9%573

$45K–$50K

6.8%561

$50K–$60K

6.8%557

$60K–$75K

15.2%1,254

$75K–$100K

8.3%685

$100K–$125K

5%412

$125K–$150K

4.2%343

$150K–$200K

4.3%357

$200K+

3.1%257

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

240

Residentsi

281

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers194 homes77% occupied$444/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

811/PRAC45 homes98% occupied$336/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,606/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

80%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

16.8%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

2.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

57.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

32.4% of subsidized households are minority

53.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.6% 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

1,6159.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

182

Canada

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Germany

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,557

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,638

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,991(12.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.7%Insured

12.3%Uninsured