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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tarpon Springs

Florida · 21,003 residents · 9.26 sq mi
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Tarpon Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,251. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value is $92,900. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,003
+17%since 1990
from 17,906 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,268 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 1,934 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.4
+10%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K19K22K24K27K1990201020202024Tarpon Springs
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,251
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,380 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,504
+59%since 1990
from $13,557 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$528
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $424 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
22.0% rent
2.4
−23%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(16,123)
Black8.2%(1,474)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(278)
Asian0.9%(166)
Diversity Score25.9%(4,631)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(18,263)
Black6%(1,265)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(909)
Asian1%(218)
Diversity Score26.6%(5,576)
27
+3%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 22.1 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 Tarpon Springs, Florida?

Tarpon Springs, Florida has about 21,003 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

The typical household in Tarpon Springs, Florida earns about $38,251 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tarpon Springs, Florida expensive?

In Tarpon Springs, Florida, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tarpon Springs, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

About 9.8% of people in Tarpon Springs, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tarpon Springs, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Tarpon Springs, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,097 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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