Lower Grand Lagoon, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lower Grand Lagoon, Florida had a total population of 4,287, the 517th largest community in Florida, with a median household income of $74,044, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

Lower Grand Lagoon Quick Facts

Population 4,28790% MOE ±524

Median Household Income $74,04490% MOE ±$17,926

Median Home Value $397,20090% MOE ±$41,646

Poverty Rate 15.3%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.5%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Median Age 55.8 years90% MOE ±2.6 years

Homeownership Rate 70.4%90% MOE ±7.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.9%

Diversity Index 23/100

Population 4,287 517th of 955

Median Income $74,044 average

Poverty Rate 15.3% 23% higher than national

Median Home Value $397,200 above average

How Lower Grand Lagoon Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	4,584	4,287	No clear change (-6.5%)
Median household income	$62,801	$74,044	No clear change (+17.9%)
Median home value¹	$286,263	$397,200	+38.8%
Median gross rent	$1,308	$1,323	No clear change (+1.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Lower Grand Lagoon Compares

Median Household Income

Lower Grand Lagoon

$74,044

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lower Grand Lagoon

$397,200

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.3%

$25K-$50K 18.3%

$50K-$100K 27.9%

$100K+ 37.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.1%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

1.4%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

2.1%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

8.1%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

11.5%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

12.0%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

57.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.4%

Renter 29.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,323/mo 21.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

8.9%

18-34

14.8%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

40.5%

75+

10.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Lower Grand Lagoon Rankings in Florida

#517 Population of 955

#416 Median Income of 911

#348 Education of 955

#304 Home Value of 901

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Other Cities in Bay County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Panama City	34,979	$62,265	17.6%	$268,900
Lynn Haven	20,081	$80,973	6.5%	$320,000
Panama City Beach	18,971	$80,941	10.0%	$441,300
Upper Grand Lagoon	17,232	$82,157	8.1%	$373,200
Callaway	13,496	$65,609	9.6%	$250,300
Springfield	8,230	$54,462	22.3%	$188,600
Parker	4,509	$69,657	6.8%	$224,200
Laguna Beach	3,830	$76,607	5.5%	$438,100
Cedar Grove	3,802	$74,625	17.5%	$176,100
Pretty Bayou	2,906	$85,208	5.8%	$298,900

Cities Similar to Lower Grand Lagoon

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Flagler Estates	4,321	$75,957	$213,300	9.7%	11.4%
North Brooksville	4,227	$78,458	$209,500	16.8%	14.7%
Harbour Heights	4,289	$65,152	$368,900	25.6%	14.2%
Mary Esther	4,061	$76,890	$298,900	30.5%	6.3%
Parker	4,509	$69,657	$224,200	23.0%	6.8%

Population Overview

Lower Grand Lagoon is a small community located in Florida, within Bay County. The total population is 4,287. It ranks as the 517th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lower Grand Lagoon is 55.8 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 8.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.8% 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 Lower Grand Lagoon is $74,044. This is about the same as the state median of $74,568. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $397,200. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lower Grand Lagoon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.7% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

35.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 92.9%. Notably, 15.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lower Grand Lagoon, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lower Grand Lagoon, Florida?

Lower Grand Lagoon, Florida has a population of 4,287 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Lower Grand Lagoon, FL?

The median household income in Lower Grand Lagoon is $74,044, which is 8% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Lower Grand Lagoon, FL?

The poverty rate in Lower Grand Lagoon is 15.3%. This means approximately 653 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Lower Grand Lagoon, Florida?

Lower Grand Lagoon's population is 87.7% White, 2.6% Black, 4.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Lower Grand Lagoon, FL?

The median home value in Lower Grand Lagoon is $397,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x.

How educated is Lower Grand Lagoon, Florida?

35.9% of adults (25+) in Lower Grand Lagoon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.