Fort Green Springs, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 762, Fort Green Springs'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

Fort Green Springs is a small community located in Florida, within Hardee County. The total population is 762. It ranks as the 820th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fort Green Springs is 16.6 years. This is 61% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. With 50.5% of the population under 18, Fort Green Springs has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fort Green Springs is $81,042. This is 9% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Fort Green Springs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $76,900. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Fort Green Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fort Green Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.0% vs 50.4%).

Education

5.4% 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 84% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fort Green Springs, 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.