Pinecraft, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 305, Pinecraft'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

Pinecraft is a small community located in Florida, within Sarasota County. The total population is 305. It ranks as the 893rd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pinecraft is 60.9 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 4.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pinecraft is $36,160. This is 52% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 13.5%. This is 180% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $354,000. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Pinecraft was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

8.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 76% 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 43.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pinecraft, 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.