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Population Review

San Carlos Park, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of San Carlos Park, Florida is 18,252 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 221st-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $80,109, the median home value is $284,900, and the median age is 36.3.

18,252

Population

3864

People / sq mi

$80,109

Median Income

$284,900

Median Home Value

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San Carlos Park covers 4.7 sq mi of land at 3864 people per square mile.

About San Carlos Park, FL

San Carlos Park is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 43.5% of the population. With 18,252 residents, San Carlos Park is a city in Florida.

Median household income is $80,109, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $284,900, with typical rent around $1,571.

29.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.5%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in San Carlos Park, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White68.1%
Black or African American2.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$80,109

Median Household Income

$35,037

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$284,900

Median Home Value

$1,571

Median Rent

76.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.0%

High School+

29.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

73.3%

Public Transit

10.5%

Work From Home

27.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

43.5%

Foreign Born

76.1%

Non-English at Home

5.8%

Veterans

11.8%

With Disability

85.4%

Health Insurance

97.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services16.5%
Construction14.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.1%
Retail Trade6.5%
Information5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Public Administration2.9%
Manufacturing2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Carlos Park, Florida has a population of 18,252 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 221st-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in San Carlos Park, Florida is $80,109, with 4.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in San Carlos Park, Florida is $284,900, with median monthly rent at $1,571 and a homeownership rate of 76.6%.

The median age in San Carlos Park, Florida is 36.3 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.