White Springs, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 919, White Springs'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

White Springs is a small community located in Florida, within Hamilton County. The total population is 919. It ranks as the 792nd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in White Springs is 26.2 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. With 41.6% of the population under 18, White Springs has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.9% 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 White Springs is $38,229. This is 49% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.7%. This is 96% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.6%. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $84,100. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, White Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in White Springs is Black or African American, making up 69.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (69.5% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

21.3% 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 86.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for White Springs, 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.