Cinco Bayou, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 609, Cinco Bayou'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

Cinco Bayou is a small community located in Florida, within Okaloosa County. The total population is 609. It ranks as the 839th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cinco Bayou is 43.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 11.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cinco Bayou is $84,688. This is 14% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $348,800. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cinco Bayou is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.8% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

39.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 92.8%. Notably, 18.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cinco Bayou, 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.