Sebastian, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Sebastian | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,526 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1181.6 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.65% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 56.6 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,056 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Sebastian grew by 33.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 20,197 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Sebastian has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Sebastian | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,396 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.88% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sebastian is about 8% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Sebastian | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $241,858 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,466 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.1% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Sebastian is about 13.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,466 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sebastian spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 192 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sebastian | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.1 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.1 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 192 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,955 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,939 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Sebastian is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Sebastian has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Sebastian | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Sebastian has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sebastian | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sebastian, Florida.
What is the population of Sebastian, Florida?
The population of Sebastian, Florida is 21,526, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Sebastian, Florida?
The population density of Sebastian, Florida is 1181.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Sebastian, Florida?
The median household income in Sebastian, Florida is $66,396, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Sebastian, Florida?
The median home price in Sebastian, Florida is $241,858, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Sebastian, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Sebastian, Florida is 7.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.