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.

Longwood, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,337

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.8%9,285

Hispanic/Latino

29%4,738

Two or More

5.6%916

Black

5%822

Asian

2%329

Other

1.1%174

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%65

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%457

High School Diploma

21.2%2,586

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%800

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%1,678

Associate's Degree

11.9%1,446

Bachelor's Degree

25.4%3,097

Master's Degree

7.9%964

Professional Degree

0.9%110

Doctorate

0.9%112

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

35.1%

Graduate+

9.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$354,300

Median Renti

$1,755

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.4%4,487

Renter-Occupied

30.6%1,978

Total Units

6,757

Homeownership

69.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%31

$50K–$100K

2.3%103

$100K–$150K

0.5%21

$150K–$200K

6%268

$200K–$300K

22.2%995

$300K–$500K

56.3%2,524

$500K–$1M

11.5%517

$1M+

0.6%28

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

183

$1,250–$1,500

329

$1,500–$2,000

627

$2,000+

646

Year Built

2020 or later

6%403

2010–2019

13.2%893

2000–2009

6.5%438

1990–1999

9.1%618

1980–1989

23.3%1,574

1970–1979

31%2,098

1960–1969

3.3%222

1950–1959

7.6%511

Heating Fuel

Electricity

88.2%5,699

Utility Gas

9.9%639

Solar

1.1%70

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%36

No Fuel

0.3%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,548

Mean Household Incomei

$95,908

Per Capita Incomei

$39,698

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

8,877

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%278

$10K–$15K

2%131

$15K–$20K

0.4%29

$20K–$25K

1.6%103

$25K–$30K

4.6%300

$30K–$35K

4.8%309

$35K–$40K

5%321

$40K–$45K

3.5%229

$45K–$50K

4.2%270

$50K–$60K

7.9%508

$60K–$75K

8.7%563

$75K–$100K

15%969

$100K–$125K

14.3%922

$125K–$150K

6.8%441

$150K–$200K

9%582

$200K+

7.9%510

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

$351/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

51 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes75% occupied$381/mo rent

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

811/PRAC12 homes96% occupied$316/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,548/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

91.5%

Very low income$24K–$39K/yr

8.5%

Who Receives This Housing

61.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

53.4% of subsidized households are minority

75.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.4% 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

1,96312%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

141

Canada

United Kingdom

India

Korea

China

Philippines

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,173

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,276

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,286(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.6%Insured

12.4%Uninsured