Census-designated place · Florida
The Villages, Florida
The Villages, census-designated place, mostly in Sumter County (88.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Marion County, Florida. The Villages had 83,498 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,857). GEOID 1271625.
Residents, 2020-2024
83,498
±1,857 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 79,077
Median household income
$77,622
±$3,560 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$400,100
±$11,135 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,397
±$159 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is The Villages and what county is it in?
The Villages is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Sumter County (88.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Marion County, Florida. It covers 32.7 square miles of land, 2,422 residents per square mile in 2020.
The Villages is in the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter County | 69,845 | 88.3% |
| Marion County | 9,232 | 11.7% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in The Villages, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts The Villages's population at 83,498 (±1,857). The 2020 Census counted 79,077 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; The Villages is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | The Villages | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 83,498 ±1,857 | 143,408 | +4,126 |
| Households | 48,242 ±1,143 | 70,318 | +4,372 |
| Average household size | 1.73 ±0.03 | 1.93 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 57,822 ±1,370 | 84,068 | +3,636 |
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 The Villages?
The median resident of The Villages is 74.1 years old; 0.7% are under 18 and 85.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.6%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | The Villages | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 74.1 ±0.3 | 68.5 | +2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 85.2% ±1.4 pts | 57.7% | – |
| Male | 46.2% ±0.8 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±0.4 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.9% ±0.9 pts | 83.6% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±0.9 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.7% ±1.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| With a disability | 21.5% ±1.8 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7% ±0.7 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.8% ±2.4 pts | 35.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.2% ±1.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6% ±1.5 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.8% ±1.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
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 The Villages earn?
Half of The Villages's 48,242 households earn less than $77,622 a year (±$3,560), against $76,508 in Sumter County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $78,569 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | The Villages | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,622 ±$3,560 | $76,508 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,696 ±$4,610 | $98,339 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,642 ±$2,779 | $49,030 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 71.8% ±22.6 pts | 34.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.9% ±0.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±1.9 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±2.0 pts | 91.5% | – |
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 The Villages?
Owners occupy 93.3% of The Villages's occupied homes and renters 6.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $400,100 by its owner (±$11,135). The median renter pays $1,397 a month including utilities, and 60.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | The Villages | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $400,100 ±$11,135 | $385,400 | +$55,137 |
| Median gross rent | $1,397 ±$159 | $1,269 | −$674 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.0% ±15.3 pts | 52.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,755 ±$70 | $1,686 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.3% ±1.3 pts | 87.6% | −2.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.7% ±1.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Housing units | 57,822 ±1,370 | 84,068 | +3,636 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 31.4% ±9.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.8% ±1.1 pts | 82.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 32.9% ±2.0 pts | 30.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 do people in The Villages work and get to work?
55.6% of The Villages's workers drive alone and 28.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | The Villages | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 12.4% ±1.4 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±2.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 55.6% ±5.8 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.2% ±1.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±2.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.2% ±5.2 pts | 13.9% | +7.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±2.1 | 28.9 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 The Villages?
17 census tracts lie mostly in The Villages (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,754 (Tract 8.08) to $97,128 (Tract 9114.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9114.02Sumter County | 14,613 | $96,376 |
| Tract 9112.04Sumter County | 11,742 | $79,300 |
| Tract 9114.01Sumter County | 6,363 | $97,128 |
| Tract 9112.06Sumter County | 6,332 | $84,673 |
| Tract 9112.07Sumter County | 5,729 | $68,183 |
| Tract 9117.04Sumter County | 5,729 | $80,037 |
| Tract 9117.02Sumter County | 5,643 | $58,630 |
| Tract 9112.02Sumter County | 4,281 | $89,450 |
| Tract 9112.01Sumter County | 4,617 | $88,231 |
| Tract 9108Sumter County | 4,251 | $66,250 |
| Tract 9112.03Sumter County | 4,740 | $70,724 |
| Tract 9112.05Sumter County | 3,217 | $82,875 |
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 The Villages) · Census block assignment files
How does The Villages compare with other places in Florida?
The Villages ranks 313th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 38th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 313th | 770 |
| Median household income | 313th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 150th | 763 |
| Median home value | 258th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 454th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 597th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 189th | 733 |
| Median age | 6th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 41st | 760 |
| Work from home | 63rd | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 687th | 764 |
The Villages's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare The Villages 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 The Villages?
7 of the 57 figures for The Villages 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 The Villages 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' school search.