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Thonotosassa

Florida · 15,238 residents · 26.482 sq mi
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Thonotosassa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,867. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,147 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,200. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,238
+150%since 2000
from 6,091 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
575 / sq mi
+150%since 2000
from 230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+14%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5K8K11K14K17K2000201020202024Thonotosassa
202416K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,867
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,542
+46%since 2000
from $18,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,200
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+137%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(5,280)
Black4.9%(298)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(383)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(1,624)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(8,762)
Black15.8%(2,414)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(2,648)
Asian3.7%(558)
Other3.6%(551)
Diversity Score74.4%(11,341)
Diversity Score
74
+179%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thonotosassa, Florida?

Thonotosassa, Florida has about 15,238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thonotosassa, Florida?

The typical household in Thonotosassa, Florida earns about $44,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thonotosassa, Florida expensive?

In Thonotosassa, Florida, the median home is worth about $186,200, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Thonotosassa, Florida?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Thonotosassa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thonotosassa, Florida?

About 20.8% of people in Thonotosassa, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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