Paisley, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 757, Paisley'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

Paisley is a small community located in Florida, within Lake County. The total population is 757. It ranks as the 821st most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Paisley is 39.4 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Paisley is $82,750. This is 11% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Paisley, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $206,400. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Paisley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Paisley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.7% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.8%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 71.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Paisley, 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.