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Dade City

Florida · 6,437 residents · 6.935 sq mi
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Dade City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,100. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,437
+4%since 2000
from 6,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
928 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Dade City
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,792
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,115 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,737
Unchangedsince 2000
from $15,675 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+89%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(3,616)
Black23.9%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(975)
Asian0.6%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.7%(4,374)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(3,682)
Black20.1%(1,294)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(1,329)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0.8%(50)
Diversity Score72.8%(4,689)
Diversity Score
73
+3%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dade City, Florida?

Dade City, Florida has about 6,437 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dade City, Florida?

The typical household in Dade City, Florida earns about $28,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dade City, Florida expensive?

In Dade City, Florida, the median home is worth about $119,100, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Dade City, Florida?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dade City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dade City, Florida?

About 28.0% of people in Dade City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dade City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Dade City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 804 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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