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.

Clearwater, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

117,247

Median Agei

46.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.1%76,297

Hispanic/Latino

17.1%20,026

Black

10.5%12,311

Two or More

3.7%4,309

Asian

2.8%3,286

Other

0.8%948

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%46

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%4,125

High School Diploma

25.5%22,741

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%7,060

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%10,103

Associate's Degree

9%8,059

Bachelor's Degree

20.2%18,075

Master's Degree

8.7%7,734

Professional Degree

2%1,812

Doctorate

1.6%1,456

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

32.6%

Graduate+

12.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$361,300

Median Renti

$1,658

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.6%29,287

Renter-Occupied

41.4%20,711

Total Units

61,123

Homeownership

58.6%

Vacancy Rate

18.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%1,573

$50K–$100K

3.4%1,005

$100K–$150K

4.2%1,238

$150K–$200K

8.8%2,583

$200K–$300K

17.2%5,049

$300K–$500K

32.4%9,501

$500K–$1M

22.4%6,571

$1M+

6%1,767

Rent Distribution

Under $500

682

$500–$750

485

$750–$1,000

1,240

$1,000–$1,250

2,544

$1,250–$1,500

3,220

$1,500–$2,000

5,839

$2,000+

6,017

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%529

2010–2019

5.7%3,471

2000–2009

9.4%5,721

1990–1999

8.8%5,374

1980–1989

19.4%11,864

1970–1979

26.7%16,343

1960–1969

13%7,959

1950–1959

11.7%7,157

1940–1949

2.3%1,427

1939 or earlier

2.1%1,278

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.6%46,302

Utility Gas

4.4%2,175

No Fuel

1.9%969

Solar

0.5%257

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%176

Other

0.1%69

Fuel Oil

0.1%36

Wood

0%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,381

Mean Household Incomei

$100,043

Per Capita Incomei

$44,653

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

59,187

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%3,132

$10K–$15K

3.3%1,665

$15K–$20K

3.3%1,638

$20K–$25K

4.5%2,228

$25K–$30K

4.5%2,272

$30K–$35K

4.2%2,110

$35K–$40K

4.3%2,149

$40K–$45K

3.8%1,922

$45K–$50K

3.8%1,882

$50K–$60K

7%3,484

$60K–$75K

10.2%5,096

$75K–$100K

11.2%5,604

$100K–$125K

9.8%4,916

$125K–$150K

5.8%2,913

$150K–$200K

7.9%3,925

$200K+

10.1%5,062

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

2,110

Residentsi

2,843

Avg. Tenant Renti

$499/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing233 homes97% occupied$390/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,435 homes63% occupied$548/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8394 homes96% occupied$394/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC42 homes93% occupied$427/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,381/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

76.9%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

17.1%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

5.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $53K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

69.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60.1% of subsidized households are minority

34.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.9% 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

20,20617.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,194

Canada

1,340

Poland

714

Philippines

659

United Kingdom

585

Germany

501

India

450

China

122

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

55,286

Avg. Commutei

22.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

56,571

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,514(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.9%Insured

15.1%Uninsured