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Port Richey

Florida · 3,052 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 $40,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,000. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,052
+1%since 2000
from 3,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,374 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.4
+16%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Port Richey
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,535
+67%since 2000
from $20,711 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(2,416)
Black3.4%(105)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(364)
Asian1.2%(36)
Other2.2%(68)
Diversity Score41.3%(1,259)
Diversity Score
41
+269%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Richey, Florida?

Port Richey, Florida has about 3,052 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Richey, Florida earns about $40,875 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 $160,000, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Port Richey, Florida?

About 25.7% 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 15.4% 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 433 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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