Canal Point, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 207, Canal Point's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Canal Point is a small community located in Florida, within Palm Beach County. The total population is 207. It ranks as the 913th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Canal Point is 31.3 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Canal Point is $111,719. This is 50% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.3%. This is 173% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Canal Point, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 21.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 68% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Canal Point is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (22.7% vs 2.9%).

Education

47.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.1%. Notably, 40.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Canal Point, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.