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.

Fort Meade, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,225

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.4%2,688

Hispanic/Latino

32.6%1,704

Black

13.2%689

Two or More

2%106

Other

0.4%23

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%300

High School Diploma

35.8%1,382

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%262

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%398

Associate's Degree

6.5%251

Bachelor's Degree

4.4%170

Master's Degree

4.1%157

Professional Degree

0.3%10

Doctorate

0.6%24

HS or Higher

76.6%

BA or Higher

9.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$175,900

Median Renti

$922

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70%1,538

Renter-Occupied

30%658

Total Units

2,717

Homeownership

70%

Vacancy Rate

19.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.2%219

$50K–$100K

12.5%193

$100K–$150K

10.6%163

$150K–$200K

20.9%321

$200K–$300K

17.7%272

$300K–$500K

18.5%285

$500K–$1M

5.5%85

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

113

$750–$1,000

220

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%8

2010–2019

2%55

2000–2009

8%218

1990–1999

20.5%558

1980–1989

15%408

1970–1979

16.7%455

1960–1969

11.6%315

1950–1959

10.8%293

1940–1949

3.3%89

1939 or earlier

11.7%318

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.5%1,987

Utility Gas

7.4%163

No Fuel

2.1%46

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,657

Mean Household Incomei

$57,528

Per Capita Incomei

$25,857

Poverty Ratei

21.9%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

2,037

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.7%192

$10K–$15K

5.7%126

$15K–$20K

8.5%186

$20K–$25K

9.2%203

$25K–$30K

10.1%221

$30K–$35K

5.1%113

$35K–$40K

6.3%139

$40K–$45K

2.8%61

$45K–$50K

6%132

$50K–$60K

5.1%113

$60K–$75K

4.2%92

$75K–$100K

9.2%203

$100K–$125K

10.3%226

$125K–$150K

2%43

$150K–$200K

2.3%51

$200K+

4.3%95

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 Vouchers4 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

52410%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

439

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,924

Avg. Commutei

40.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,929

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

252(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.1%Insured

15.9%Uninsured