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.

Safety Harbor, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,033

Median Agei

49.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.9%12,425

Hispanic/Latino

10%1,705

Black

6.9%1,171

Two or More

6.4%1,092

Asian

2.1%364

Other

1.6%272

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%407

High School Diploma

18.3%2,390

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%625

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%1,513

Associate's Degree

10.5%1,373

Bachelor's Degree

32.2%4,206

Master's Degree

11.9%1,555

Professional Degree

3.7%478

Doctorate

0.8%105

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

48.6%

Graduate+

16.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$454,000

Median Renti

$1,743

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.9%5,839

Renter-Occupied

16.1%1,121

Total Units

7,650

Homeownership

83.9%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%200

$50K–$100K

3%175

$100K–$150K

3.2%185

$150K–$200K

4.9%289

$200K–$300K

10.2%593

$300K–$500K

35%2,042

$500K–$1M

37.3%2,180

$1M+

3%175

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

135

$1,250–$1,500

164

$1,500–$2,000

376

$2,000+

312

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%25

2010–2019

3.8%289

2000–2009

5.7%438

1990–1999

12.5%956

1980–1989

48.8%3,735

1970–1979

20.5%1,572

1960–1969

3.7%280

1950–1959

2.1%163

1940–1949

0.4%30

1939 or earlier

2.1%162

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.9%6,535

Utility Gas

2.9%200

No Fuel

1.4%94

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%50

Wood

0.5%33

Solar

0.5%33

Fuel Oil

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,830

Mean Household Incomei

$137,537

Per Capita Incomei

$58,981

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

8,817

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%233

$10K–$15K

2.1%148

$15K–$20K

3.1%213

$20K–$25K

2.2%155

$25K–$30K

4.8%333

$30K–$35K

3.3%233

$35K–$40K

2.1%149

$40K–$45K

2.6%184

$45K–$50K

2.6%183

$50K–$60K

3.6%250

$60K–$75K

9%627

$75K–$100K

9.9%690

$100K–$125K

8.9%618

$125K–$150K

8.1%564

$150K–$200K

12.7%882

$200K+

21.5%1,498

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$360/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes84% occupied$360/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $106,830/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

82%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

18%

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

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

1,84310.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

164

India

125

Germany

China

United Kingdom

Philippines

Mexico

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,441

Avg. Commutei

24.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,510

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,036(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured