Ponce de Leon, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 780, Ponce de Leon'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

Ponce de Leon is a small community located in Florida, within Holmes County. The total population is 780. It ranks as the 815th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ponce de Leon is 28.7 years. This is 33% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ponce de Leon is $77,798. This is 4% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 14.1%. This is 192% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $123,800. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Ponce de Leon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ponce de Leon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.2% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.2% vs 50.4%).

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ponce de Leon, 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.