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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Port Richey

Florida · 16,117 residents · 4.581 sq mi
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New Port Richey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,881. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,117
+15%since 1990
from 14,044 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,518 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 3,066 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.2
−2%since 1990
from 45.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024New Port Richey
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,881
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,514 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,644
+47%since 1990
from $11,294 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$462
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $372 in 1990
US average: $602
64.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
35.3% rent
2.1
−26%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(13,729)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(312)
Asian1%(144)
Diversity Score10.6%(1,488)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(14,606)
Black0.9%(145)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(846)
Asian0.9%(149)
Diversity Score17.1%(2,750)
17
+61%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+5%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Port Richey, Florida?

New Port Richey, Florida has about 16,117 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in New Port Richey, Florida?

The typical household in New Port Richey, Florida earns about $25,881 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Port Richey, Florida expensive?

In New Port Richey, Florida, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in New Port Richey, Florida?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Port Richey, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Port Richey, Florida?

About 16.6% of people in New Port Richey, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Port Richey, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, New Port Richey, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,073 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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