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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Port Richey

Florida · 3,021 residents · 2.221 sq mi
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Port Richey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,404. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,800. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,021
+15%since 1990
from 2,619 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,360 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,179 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.6
+7%since 1990
from 44.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Port Richey
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,404
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,942 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,711
+56%since 1990
from $13,283 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$474
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $398 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
31.9% rent
3.1
−12%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,573)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(144)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,838)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(87)
Asian1.1%(33)
Diversity Score11.2%(338)
11
+103%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.4%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+1%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Port Richey, Florida?

Port Richey, Florida has about 3,021 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Port Richey, Florida earns about $27,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Richey, Florida expensive?

In Port Richey, Florida, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Port Richey, Florida?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Port Richey, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Richey, Florida?

About 16.1% of people in Port Richey, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Richey, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Richey, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 402 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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