Esto, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 375, Esto'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

Esto is a small community located in Florida, within Holmes County. The total population is 375. It ranks as the 877th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Esto is 47.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Esto has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Esto is $45,313. This is 39% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.1%. This is 99% 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 unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $87,500. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Esto is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Esto has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.3% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%.

Education

4.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% lower 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 86.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Esto, 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.