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.

Indian Shores, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,243

Median Agei

58.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.6%1,089

Asian

7.2%89

Hispanic/Latino

5%62

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%6

High School Diploma

13.7%137

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%61

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%132

Associate's Degree

11.1%111

Bachelor's Degree

37.7%377

Master's Degree

9%90

Professional Degree

5.7%57

Doctorate

1.3%13

HS or Higher

98.3%

BA or Higher

53.6%

Graduate+

16%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$698,800

Median Renti

$2,650

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.9%532

Renter-Occupied

14.1%87

Total Units

2,568

Homeownership

85.9%

Vacancy Rate

75.9%

Home Values

$200K–$300K

3.2%17

$300K–$500K

27.8%148

$500K–$1M

37.6%200

$1M+

31.4%167

Rent Distribution

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%6

2010–2019

5.1%132

2000–2009

8.2%210

1990–1999

7.5%192

1980–1989

31.2%801

1970–1979

31.6%811

1960–1969

10.5%270

1950–1959

3.5%91

1940–1949

1.2%31

1939 or earlier

0.9%24

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.3%590

Utility Gas

2.9%18

Solar

1%6

No Fuel

0.8%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$109,125

Mean Household Incomei

$131,468

Per Capita Incomei

$64,473

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

476

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%20

$10K–$15K

2.7%17

$15K–$20K

1.6%10

$20K–$25K

1.8%11

$25K–$30K

5.7%35

$30K–$35K

1.5%9

$40K–$45K

1%6

$45K–$50K

1.8%11

$50K–$60K

2.1%13

$60K–$75K

10.5%65

$75K–$100K

12.4%77

$100K–$125K

18.1%112

$125K–$150K

11.6%72

$150K–$200K

8.7%54

$200K+

17.3%107

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

17013.7%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

470

Avg. Commutei

24.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

476

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

80(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.3%Insured

10.7%Uninsured