CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 72
Florida · Hillsborough County · 5,785 residents · 2.105 sq mi
Notable rankings
#459lowest young in FL32.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Hillsborough County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 72 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,730. Population has grown 27% since 2020. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $473,000. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% more than the Hillsborough County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,785
+27%since 2020
from 4,549 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,748 / sq mi
+27%since 2020
from 2,161 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
−12%since 2020
from 37.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$111,730
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,908 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,962
+14%since 2020
from $47,398 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−8%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
Other services9%
Public administration7.4%
Information7.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Education & health services3.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Retail trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$473,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $264,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,165
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,458 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
47.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+23%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(3,194)
Black8.4%(384)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(655)
Asian0.9%(39)
Other6.1%(277)
Diversity Score59.4%(2,703)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(3,572)
Black15.5%(894)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(815)
Asian1.5%(87)
Other7.2%(417)
Diversity Score71.2%(4,119)
Diversity Score
71
+20%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.8 min
+7%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Female
51.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Foreign born
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,785 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $111,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $473,000, and the typical rent is about $2,165 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 55.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 12.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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