Day, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 347, Day'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

Day is a small community located in Florida, within Lafayette County. The total population is 347. It ranks as the 887th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Day is 32.5 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. With 43.5% of the population under 18, Day has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Day. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Day, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $246,400. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $359,000. 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Day is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 43.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (43.2% vs 27.4%).

Education

41.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 98.0%. Notably, 27.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Day, 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.