Suwannee County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Suwannee County is located in Florida with a total population of 44,484. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Suwannee County is 42.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Suwannee County is $55,479. This is 23% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $160,900. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $325,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Suwannee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Suwannee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.3%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.5%.