Hosford, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 982, Hosford'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

Hosford is a small community located in Florida, within Liberty County. The total population is 982. It ranks as the 785th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hosford is 28.9 years. This is 32% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. With 35.9% of the population under 18, Hosford has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hosford is $97,386. This is 31% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.0%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $138,400. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Hosford is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hosford has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.5% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.1%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 86.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hosford, 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.