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.

Zephyrhills, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,668

Median Agei

48.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.8%13,926

Hispanic/Latino

18.6%3,649

Black

5.6%1,096

Two or More

2.8%560

Asian

1.7%332

Other

0.4%73

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%947

High School Diploma

29.9%4,496

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%1,315

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%2,274

Associate's Degree

9.7%1,465

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%2,126

Master's Degree

5.6%839

Professional Degree

0.5%79

Doctorate

0.9%130

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

21.1%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$224,700

Median Renti

$1,148

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.1%5,872

Renter-Occupied

29.9%2,502

Total Units

9,937

Homeownership

70.1%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.6%622

$50K–$100K

9.2%539

$100K–$150K

11.1%652

$150K–$200K

10.9%640

$200K–$300K

31.9%1,875

$300K–$500K

23.9%1,405

$500K–$1M

2.4%139

Rent Distribution

Under $500

105

$500–$750

127

$750–$1,000

610

$1,000–$1,250

659

$1,250–$1,500

395

$1,500–$2,000

297

$2,000+

273

Year Built

2020 or later

6.4%635

2010–2019

15.8%1,570

2000–2009

16.2%1,612

1990–1999

11.8%1,174

1980–1989

15.8%1,570

1970–1979

17.3%1,715

1960–1969

7.3%726

1950–1959

6.5%650

1940–1949

1.6%156

1939 or earlier

1.3%129

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.3%7,979

No Fuel

1.5%125

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%120

Utility Gas

0.8%71

Solar

0.8%63

Other

0.2%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,108

Mean Household Incomei

$64,053

Per Capita Incomei

$29,341

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

7,995

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%540

$10K–$15K

3.2%271

$15K–$20K

3.7%306

$20K–$25K

6.1%515

$25K–$30K

7.6%639

$30K–$35K

5%421

$35K–$40K

4.6%388

$40K–$45K

2.9%243

$45K–$50K

9%751

$50K–$60K

8.3%692

$60K–$75K

11.7%980

$75K–$100K

11.6%974

$100K–$125K

9%753

$125K–$150K

5.3%443

$150K–$200K

4.4%365

$200K+

1.1%93

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

249

Residentsi

304

Avg. Tenant Renti

$440/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

82 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers193 homes77% occupied$452/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 850 homes96% occupied$392/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,108/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

78.8%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

16.4%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

4.8%

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

57.2% of subsidized households are minority

37% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.1% 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

1,5758%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

155

Mexico

Poland

Philippines

India

United Kingdom

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,560

Avg. Commutei

31.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,698

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,886(11.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured