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.

Venice, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,479

Median Agei

69.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.4%24,026

Hispanic/Latino

6%1,636

Two or More

3%827

Asian

2.1%579

Black

1.2%322

Other

0.3%75

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%752

High School Diploma

19.5%4,940

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%1,617

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%2,974

Associate's Degree

9.3%2,359

Bachelor's Degree

25.7%6,513

Master's Degree

15%3,813

Professional Degree

3.3%833

Doctorate

2.3%588

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

46.3%

Graduate+

20.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$54,000

Median Renti

$1,015

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

31.9%213

Renter-Occupied

68.1%454

Total Units

863

Homeownership

31.9%

Vacancy Rate

22.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$32,066

Mean Household Incomei

$46,842

Per Capita Incomei

$19,534

Poverty Ratei

43.3%

Unemploymenti

26%

Labor Forcei

728

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.9%86

$10K–$15K

3.7%25

$15K–$20K

9%60

$20K–$25K

16.9%113

$25K–$30K

1.3%9

$30K–$35K

9.1%61

$35K–$40K

6%40

$40K–$45K

2.5%17

$45K–$50K

4.3%29

$50K–$60K

0.6%4

$60K–$75K

17.8%119

$75K–$100K

5.7%38

$100K–$125K

4.5%30

$125K–$150K

1.9%13

$150K–$200K

1.3%9

$200K+

2.1%14

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

190

Residentsi

396

Avg. Tenant Renti

$331/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing8 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers90 homes88% occupied$399/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 892 homes92% occupied$265/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $32,066/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

83.6%

Very low income$10K–$16K/yr

13.9%

Low income$16K–$26K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $26K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

97% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99% of subsidized households are minority

10.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

109(8.5% of civilian adults)