Old Town is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 9,456 people and three associated neighborhoods, Old Town is the 218th largest community in Florida.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Old Town is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Old Town is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Old Town who work in office and administrative support (24.86%), sales jobs (14.45%), and maintenance occupations (6.18%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Old Town is worth considering. One of the nice things about Old Town is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. As is often the case in a small town, Old Town doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Old Town have a very low rate of college education: just 6.65% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities. The per capita income in Old Town in 2022 was $21,157, which is low income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $84,628 for a family of four. However, Old Town contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Old Town home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Old Town residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Old Town include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Finnish. The most common language spoken in Old Town is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
