Graceville, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Graceville is a small community located in Florida, within Jackson County. The total population is 2,483. It ranks as the 640th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Graceville is 37.1 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 13.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Graceville is $41,641. This is 44% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 74% 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 0.7%. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $120,600. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Graceville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Graceville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (23.5% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Graceville, 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.