City · Florida
Longwood, Florida
Longwood, city, in Seminole County, Florida. Longwood had 16,892 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,087 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,337 (±33). GEOID 1241250.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,892
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,087 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,337 ±33
Median household income
$78,548
±$4,096 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$354,300
±$14,215 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,755
±$127 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Longwood and what county is it in?
Longwood is a city in Seminole County, Florida. It covers 5.5 square miles of land, 2,732 residents per square mile in 2020.
Longwood is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Longwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,892 people lived in Longwood on July 1, 2025, up 11.9% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 15,087 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,337 (±33).
| Measure | Longwood | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,337 ±33 | 481,470 | +1,407 |
| Households | 6,465 ±329 | 187,248 | +842 |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.13 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,757 ±362 | 199,565 | +640 |
Longwood's population since 2000
From 13,745 in 2000 to 16,892 in 2025: up 22.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Longwood as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Longwood?
The median resident of Longwood is 40.7 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.0%. 12.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Longwood | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 ±2.2 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±1.9 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9% ±2.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±2.4 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.0% ±4.4 pts | 23.9% | +12.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.8% ±4.9 pts | 54.7% | −12.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±2.2 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±2.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.0% ±2.7 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.1% ±4.0 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9% ±2.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±2.3 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4% ±3.2 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2% ±1.8 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.1% ±4.6 pts | 42.7% | +8.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.7% ±2.1 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±3.4 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Longwood earn?
Half of Longwood's 6,465 households earn less than $78,548 a year (±$4,096), against $85,761 in Seminole County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $80,986 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Longwood | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,548 ±$4,096 | $85,761 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,908 ±$7,457 | $114,520 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,698 ±$2,873 | $45,458 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.9% ±2.7 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.8% ±5.4 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2% ±3.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±1.9 pts | 98.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6% ±3.1 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Longwood?
Owners occupy 69.4% of Longwood's occupied homes and renters 30.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $354,300 by its owner (±$14,215). The median renter pays $1,755 a month including utilities, and 62.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Longwood | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $354,300 ±$14,215 | $386,900 | +$91,424 |
| Median gross rent | $1,755 ±$127 | $1,783 | +$246 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 62.3% ±9.3 pts | 48.7% | +21.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,867 ±$125 | $2,020 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.4% ±5.3 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.6% ±5.3 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Housing units | 6,757 ±362 | 199,565 | +640 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.2% ±9.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.5% ±4.3 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±1.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.0% ±2.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.2% ±3.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±2.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Longwood building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units in Longwood in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Longwood work and get to work?
72.4% of Longwood's workers drive alone and 17.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Longwood | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.5% ±3.1 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±2.1 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.4% ±5.1 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±2.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.9% ±4.1 pts | 21.6% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±2.6 | 26.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Longwood?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Longwood, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $72,216 (Tract 215.07) to $98,125 (Tract 215.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 215.07Seminole County | 7,807 | $72,216 |
| Tract 215.06Seminole County | 4,200 | $98,125 |
| Tract 215.05Seminole County | 4,869 | $100,106 |
| Tract 208.08Seminole County | 3,903 | $120,053 |
| Tract 208.10Seminole County | 3,462 | $85,980 |
| Tract 214.01Seminole County | 8,866 | $70,430 |
| Tract 221.01Seminole County | 8,261 | $54,897 |
| Tract 215.04Seminole County | 3,380 | $115,208 |
| Tract 220.01Seminole County | 2,751 | $58,864 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Longwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Longwood compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Longwood is the 2,214th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 137th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Longwood ranks 304th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 137th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 73rd | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 281st | 770 |
| Median household income | 304th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 353rd | 763 |
| Median home value | 345th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 268th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 408th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 302nd | 733 |
| Median age | 464th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 438th | 760 |
| Work from home | 251st | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 484th | 764 |
Longwood's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Longwood with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Longwood?
10 of the 57 figures for Longwood on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Longwood are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Longwood.