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Lutz

Florida · 27,106 residents · 24.458 sq mi
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Lutz is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,031. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $486,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,106
+59%since 2000
from 17,081 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,108 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K14K19K24K29K1990201020202024Lutz
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,031
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,278 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,522
+99%since 2000
from $28,446 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+7%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$486,500
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,823
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+92%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(14,752)
Black2.9%(491)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,343)
Asian1.4%(245)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(4,790)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(16,238)
Black8.9%(2,409)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(5,401)
Asian6.8%(1,856)
Other4.4%(1,202)
Diversity Score73.4%(19,885)
Diversity Score
73
+162%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 91.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 85.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lutz, Florida?

Lutz, Florida has about 27,106 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lutz, Florida?

The typical household in Lutz, Florida earns about $120,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lutz, Florida expensive?

In Lutz, Florida, the median home is worth about $486,500, and the typical rent is about $1,823 a month.

How educated are people in Lutz, Florida?

About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lutz, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lutz, Florida?

About 6.1% of people in Lutz, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lutz, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lutz, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,554 residents, a change of about 157 percent over that period.

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