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The Town of Ponce de Leon had a population of 780 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Ponce de Leon ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Florida. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Ponce de Leon is located at latitude 30.723 and longitude -85.9374 in Holmes County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Ponce de Leon encompass a land area of 4.96 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Holmes County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Ponce de Leon has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Florida is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Town of Ponce de Leon is located within West Holmes CCD of Holmes County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 780 (100%) |
| Population Density | 157 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 4 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $77,798 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,216 |
| Median Home Value | $123,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 285 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 161 (56.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 58 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 66 (23.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 219 |
| Average Household Size | 3.56 |
| Family Households | 152 (69.4%) |
The table below compares Ponce de Leon to the other 956 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Florida by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 816 | 15th |
| Population Density | # 885 | 8th |
| Median Household Income | # 389 | 59th |
| Per Capita Income | # 600 | 37th |
| Diversity Index | # 928 | 3rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Florida Census Data Comparison Tool.
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