Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Tampa, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

401,618

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

44.3%178,047

Hispanic/Latino

26.2%105,270

Black

19.5%78,182

Asian

4.7%18,938

Two or More

4.4%17,666

Other

0.7%2,775

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%497

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%243

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%9,784

High School Diploma

18.6%51,814

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%12,255

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%27,469

Associate's Degree

8.1%22,481

Bachelor's Degree

26.7%74,253

Master's Degree

12.4%34,498

Professional Degree

4.4%12,168

Doctorate

2.3%6,300

HS or Higher

90.2%

BA or Higher

45.7%

Graduate+

19%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$420,400

Median Renti

$1,701

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.3%83,683

Renter-Occupied

49.7%82,595

Total Units

182,425

Homeownership

50.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%1,990

$50K–$100K

2.2%1,818

$100K–$150K

3.1%2,584

$150K–$200K

6.5%5,399

$200K–$300K

16.4%13,718

$300K–$500K

30.4%25,445

$500K–$1M

27.9%23,364

$1M+

11.2%9,365

Rent Distribution

Under $500

5,105

$500–$750

3,202

$750–$1,000

4,822

$1,000–$1,250

7,590

$1,250–$1,500

11,149

$1,500–$2,000

21,346

$2,000+

27,679

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%5,360

2010–2019

15%27,390

2000–2009

16.4%29,828

1990–1999

10%18,160

1980–1989

11.2%20,426

1970–1979

10.2%18,583

1960–1969

8.8%16,115

1950–1959

12.4%22,541

1940–1949

4.7%8,645

1939 or earlier

8.4%15,377

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.9%152,819

Utility Gas

5.6%9,240

No Fuel

1.3%2,209

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%1,241

Solar

0.3%472

Other

0.1%140

Fuel Oil

0.1%124

Coal

0%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,475

Mean Household Incomei

$123,154

Per Capita Incomei

$52,528

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

222,428

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%11,225

$10K–$15K

4%6,626

$15K–$20K

3.4%5,624

$20K–$25K

3.7%6,100

$25K–$30K

3%4,920

$30K–$35K

3.7%6,210

$35K–$40K

3.5%5,823

$40K–$45K

3.8%6,328

$45K–$50K

3.1%5,173

$50K–$60K

5.9%9,828

$60K–$75K

8.9%14,865

$75K–$100K

10.9%18,178

$100K–$125K

8.7%14,453

$125K–$150K

6.2%10,251

$150K–$200K

9%14,921

$200K+

15.5%25,753

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

9,084

Residentsi

17,832

Avg. Tenant Renti

$452/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing230 homes96% occupied$551/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers3,105 homes92% occupied$544/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 82,287 homes96% occupied$340/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC474 homes98% occupied$346/mo rent

811/PRAC50 homes98% occupied$353/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,475/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

82.7%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

13%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

4.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $60K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

75.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89.4% of subsidized households are minority

19.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

77,92519.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

4,734

Mexico

4,306

China

1,926

Philippines

1,461

United Kingdom

1,440

Canada

1,364

Guatemala

721

Germany

574

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

207,688

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

209,031

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

19,465(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured