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.

DeFuniak Springs, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,532

Median Agei

31.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.8%3,840

Black

24.4%1,594

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%634

Two or More

6%391

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%41

Other

0.5%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%230

High School Diploma

24.8%1,036

Some College (<1 yr)

13.3%556

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%604

Associate's Degree

9.2%384

Bachelor's Degree

10.4%436

Master's Degree

4.9%205

Professional Degree

0.6%24

Doctorate

0.8%34

HS or Higher

83.9%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$201,400

Median Renti

$1,024

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.5%1,483

Renter-Occupied

37.5%888

Total Units

2,624

Homeownership

62.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.3%93

$50K–$100K

12.2%181

$100K–$150K

13.3%197

$150K–$200K

17.6%261

$200K–$300K

26.5%393

$300K–$500K

17.1%254

$500K–$1M

6.3%93

$1M+

0.7%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

104

$500–$750

165

$750–$1,000

126

$1,000–$1,250

197

$1,250–$1,500

136

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%39

2010–2019

5.2%137

2000–2009

10.4%274

1990–1999

8.6%226

1980–1989

20.7%542

1970–1979

19%498

1960–1969

11.7%306

1950–1959

6.3%166

1940–1949

7%183

1939 or earlier

9.6%253

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.9%1,965

Utility Gas

11.9%283

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%84

No Fuel

1.4%33

Wood

0.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,512

Mean Household Incomei

$68,650

Per Capita Incomei

$24,971

Poverty Ratei

19.5%

Unemploymenti

15.3%

Labor Forcei

3,004

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%197

$10K–$15K

2.6%61

$15K–$20K

3.6%85

$20K–$25K

3.8%89

$25K–$30K

6.7%158

$30K–$35K

2.8%67

$35K–$40K

5.8%137

$40K–$45K

3.4%80

$45K–$50K

7%165

$50K–$60K

10.3%245

$60K–$75K

8.5%201

$75K–$100K

16.1%382

$100K–$125K

12.1%287

$125K–$150K

5.5%130

$150K–$200K

0.8%20

$200K+

2.8%67

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

327

Residentsi

576

Avg. Tenant Renti

$446/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes100% occupied$468/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers180 homes71% occupied$528/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 897 homes95% occupied$282/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,512/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

72.3%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

21.1%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

71.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.2% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.3% 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

2734.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

172

Canada

Guatemala

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,485

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,544

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

454(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.6%Insured

25.4%Uninsured