Suwannee County, Florida Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Suwannee County, Florida has a population of 45,342, the 44th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $56,658 and the median home value is $171,600. The poverty rate is 15.0%.
Suwannee County Quick Facts
How Suwannee County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,046 | 45,342 | +2.9% |
| Median household income | $58,876 | $56,658 | No clear change (-3.8%) |
| Median home value¹ | $124,671 | $171,600 | +37.6% |
| Median gross rent | $889 | $884 | No clear change (-0.5%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 72.6%
- Black: 9.5%
- Hispanic: 11.8%
- Asian: 0.7%
- Other: 0.4%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 14.8%
- HS Diploma: 39.0%
- Some College: 21.2%
- Associate's: 8.4%
- Bachelor's: 10.2%
- Graduate+: 6.5%
Cities & Places in Suwannee County
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Population Overview
Suwannee County is located in Florida with a total population of 45,342. It is the 44th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Suwannee County is 42.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Suwannee County is $56,658. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $171,600. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Suwannee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.8%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 85.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Suwannee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Suwannee County, Florida?
Suwannee County has a population of 45,342, making it the 44th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Suwannee County?
The median household income in Suwannee County is $56,658 with a poverty rate of 15.0%.
How many cities are in Suwannee County, Florida?
Suwannee County contains 2 Census-designated places.