NEIGHBORHOOD
Tampa Palms
Florida · Tampa · 19,760 residents · 15.3 sq mi
The short version
With 19,760 people, Tampa Palms is a neighborhood in Tampa. This is an unusually credentialed place: 61% of adults have a four-year degree. 38% of homes are owner-occupied. This skews young, with a median age of 33.2. The foreign-born share is 27%. The typical home is worth $514,508. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Tampa Palms; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $90,128, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Tampa Palms compared with Tampa
| Measure | Tampa Palms | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,128 | $75,475 | 19% higher |
| Median home value | $514,508 | $420,400 | 22% higher |
| Homes that are rented | 62.3% | 49.7% | +12.6 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.8% | 45.7% | +15.0 pts |
| Poverty rate | 15.0% | 15.5% | About the same |
| Foreign-born residents | 26.6% | 19.4% | +7.2 pts |
| Median age | 33.2 | 35.9 | 2.7 years younger |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
19,760
Population density
1,289 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
15.3 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,128
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,993
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.7%
Public administration9.5%
Information8.3%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Retail trade3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Education & health services2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$514,508
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,852
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.7%
62.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.45 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(7,646)
Black14.8%(2,919)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(4,004)
Asian18.4%(3,628)
Other7.9%(1,563)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(7,646)
Black14.8%(2,919)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(4,004)
Asian18.4%(3,628)
Other7.9%(1,563)
Diversity Score
93
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Foreign born
26.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Tampa Palms, Tampa, Florida?
Tampa Palms, Tampa, Florida has about 19,760 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Tampa Palms, Tampa, Florida?
The typical household in Tampa Palms, Tampa, Florida earns about $90,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Tampa Palms, Tampa, Florida expensive?
In Tampa Palms, Tampa, Florida, the median home is worth about $514,508, and the typical rent is about $1,852 a month.
How educated are people in Tampa Palms, Tampa, Florida?
About 60.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tampa Palms, Tampa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Tampa Palms, Tampa, Florida?
About 15.0% of people in Tampa Palms, Tampa, Florida live below the federal poverty line.
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TampaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024