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Tampa

Florida · 384,959 residents · 113.638 sq mi
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Tampa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,634. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $254,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384,959
+27%since 2000
from 303,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,388 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 2,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+3%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
268K304K341K377K414K1990201020202024Tampa
2024402K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,634
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,415 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,834
+72%since 2000
from $21,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,600
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,178
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
52.0% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+95%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(154,872)
Black25.3%(76,711)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(58,522)
Asian2.1%(6,443)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.6%(235,522)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(166,775)
Black20.9%(80,583)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(98,621)
Asian5.3%(20,587)
Other3.5%(13,282)
Diversity Score86.3%(332,342)
Diversity Score
86
+11%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Tampa

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tampa, Florida?

Tampa, Florida has about 384,959 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tampa, Florida?

The typical household in Tampa, Florida earns about $55,634 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tampa, Florida expensive?

In Tampa, Florida, the median home is worth about $254,600, and the typical rent is about $1,178 a month.

How educated are people in Tampa, Florida?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tampa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tampa, Florida?

About 17.5% of people in Tampa, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tampa, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Tampa, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104,944 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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