Otter Creek, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 142, Otter Creek'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

Otter Creek is a small community located in Florida, within Levy County. The total population is 142. It ranks as the 923rd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Otter Creek is 24.9 years. This is 42% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Otter Creek is $63,295. This is 15% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Otter Creek, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $30,800. Housing costs are 91% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.5x, Otter Creek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 34.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Otter Creek is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (34.5% vs 14.6%).

Education

12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Otter Creek, 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.