Ponce Inlet, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Ponce Inlet, Florida Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ponce Inlet, Florida had a total population of 3,435, the 573rd largest town in Florida, with a median household income of $102,200, which is 37% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 37% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Florida.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

Ponce Inlet Quick Facts

Population 3,435

Median Household Income $102,200

Median Home Value $544,300

Poverty Rate 5.9%

Unemployment Rate 2.2%

Median Age 66.6 years

Homeownership Rate 92.5%

Affordability Ratio 5.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.1%

High School Graduation Rate 97.6%

Diversity Index 14/100

Population 3,435 573rd of 955

Median Income $102,200 top 20%

Poverty Rate 5.9% 52% lower than national

Median Home Value $544,300 top 20%

How Ponce Inlet Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	3,392	3,435	+1.3%
Median household income	$100,313	$102,200	+1.9%
Median home value	$502,100	$544,300	+8.4%

How Ponce Inlet Compares

Median Household Income

Ponce Inlet

$102,200

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ponce Inlet

$544,300

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.5%

$25K-$50K 19.3%

$50K-$100K 22.0%

$100K+ 51.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

0.4%

$15K-$20K

1.5%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

4.6%

$60K-$75K

3.6%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

7.3%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

9.6%

$200K+

26.1%

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

35.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 92.5%

Renter 7.5%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,851/mo 21.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

4.6%

18-34

6.5%

35-54

15.7%

55-74

49.3%

75+

23.9%

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+)

Ponce Inlet Rankings in Florida

#573 Population of 955

#172 Median Income of 911

#142 Education of 955

#152 Home Value of 901

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Other Cities in Volusia County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Deltona	97,334	$76,924	10.2%	$285,400
Daytona Beach	78,992	$52,058	20.4%	$287,700
Port Orange	64,767	$74,426	11.0%	$317,200
Ormond Beach	43,976	$69,177	10.1%	$354,800
DeLand	41,611	$71,863	11.0%	$330,900
New Smyrna Beach	31,974	$83,865	8.2%	$395,300
Edgewater	23,627	$60,977	10.0%	$256,200
DeBary	22,869	$88,569	5.3%	$349,700
Orange City	14,372	$57,800	10.4%	$259,100
South Daytona	13,543	$56,579	16.9%	$222,200

Cities Similar to Ponce Inlet

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Loxahatchee Groves	3,462	$111,699	$583,200	24.8%	8.5%
Melbourne Beach	3,250	$102,857	$708,400	69.5%	7.1%
Indian Rocks Beach	3,664	$98,611	$738,800	48.0%	9.5%
Feather Sound	3,476	$87,986	$415,800	58.0%	14.7%
Olga	3,282	$93,576	$315,100	17.9%	2.8%

Population Overview

Ponce Inlet is a small community located in Florida, within Volusia County. The total population is 3,435. It ranks as the 573rd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ponce Inlet is 66.6 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 4.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 23.9% 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 Ponce Inlet is $102,200. This is 37% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 27% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $544,300. Housing costs are 52% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ponce Inlet has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.5% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

51.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 97.6%. Notably, 24.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ponce Inlet, 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 Ponce Inlet, Florida?

Ponce Inlet, Florida has a population of 3,435 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Ponce Inlet, FL?

The median household income in Ponce Inlet is $102,200, which is 27% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Ponce Inlet, FL?

The poverty rate in Ponce Inlet is 5.9%. This means approximately 204 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Ponce Inlet, Florida?

Ponce Inlet's population is 92.5% White, 1.3% Black, 3.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Ponce Inlet, FL?

The median home value in Ponce Inlet is $544,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x.

How educated is Ponce Inlet, Florida?

51.1% of adults (25+) in Ponce Inlet hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 24.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.