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Tavares

Florida · 19,003 residents · 12.342 sq mi
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Tavares has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,249. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,600. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,003
+96%since 2000
from 9,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,540 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
−7%since 2000
from 55.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K10K14K18K22K1990201020202024Tavares
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,249
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,337 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,734
+59%since 2000
from $19,942 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$996
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+82%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(8,430)
Black7.6%(737)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(336)
Asian0.8%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(2,651)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(12,932)
Black12.1%(2,304)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(2,223)
Asian3.8%(725)
Other2.6%(499)
Diversity Score61.2%(11,622)
Diversity Score
61
+124%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tavares, Florida?

Tavares, Florida has about 19,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tavares, Florida?

The typical household in Tavares, Florida earns about $43,249 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tavares, Florida expensive?

In Tavares, Florida, the median home is worth about $155,600, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in Tavares, Florida?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tavares, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tavares, Florida?

About 8.9% of people in Tavares, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tavares, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Tavares, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,620 residents, a change of about 157 percent over that period.

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

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