Tampa is a metro area of 2,395,997 people. The median age is 40.3, about 5 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $85,302. The population is up 16% since 1990. About 22% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Households take in $37,748 at the median, 11% less than the US figure.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)25.7%(56,437)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)26.3%(57,706)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era32.6%(71,570)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.9%(10,791)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.1%(2,463)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 219,763 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL has about 2,395,997 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL?
The typical household in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL earns about $37,748 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL expensive?
In Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, the median home is worth about $85,302, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.
How educated are people in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL?
About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL?
About 11.2% of people in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL live below the federal poverty line.
Has Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL grown since 1990?
Yes, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 328,038 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.
