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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Safety Harbor

Florida · 17,203 residents · 4.925 sq mi
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Safety Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,378. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $117,700. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,203
+14%since 1990
from 15,124 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,493 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 3,071 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.2
+10%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Safety Harbor
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,378
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,935 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,632
+62%since 1990
from $17,693 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$117,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$703
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $520 in 1990
US average: $602
84.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
15.5% rent
2.3
−15%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(14,218)
Black4.9%(743)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(418)
Asian0.6%(96)
Diversity Score20%(3,026)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(15,390)
Black4.1%(698)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(628)
Asian1.7%(286)
Diversity Score22.2%(3,813)
22
+11%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.8%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Safety Harbor, Florida?

Safety Harbor, Florida has about 17,203 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Safety Harbor, Florida?

The typical household in Safety Harbor, Florida earns about $51,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Safety Harbor, Florida expensive?

In Safety Harbor, Florida, the median home is worth about $117,700, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Safety Harbor, Florida?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Safety Harbor, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Safety Harbor, Florida?

About 5.6% of people in Safety Harbor, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Safety Harbor, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Safety Harbor, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,079 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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