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Port Richey

Florida · 2,671 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 $27,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,700. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,671
−12%since 2000
from 3,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,203 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.0
+9%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Port Richey
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,404 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,738
+29%since 2000
from $20,711 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+83%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,838)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(87)
Asian1.1%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(338)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,371)
Black1.4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino6%(159)
Asian1.7%(45)
Other0.6%(17)
Diversity Score22.8%(609)
Diversity Score
23
+104%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.1%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Richey, Florida?

Port Richey, Florida has about 2,671 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Richey, Florida earns about $27,500 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 $157,700, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Port Richey, Florida?

About 21.8% 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 22.7% 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 52 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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