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.

Tallahassee, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

201,875

Median Agei

28.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.8%96,470

Black

34.1%68,833

Hispanic/Latino

8.9%17,926

Two or More

4.4%8,953

Asian

4.3%8,626

Other

0.4%908

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%80

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%79

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%3,879

High School Diploma

14.4%16,158

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%4,883

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%13,246

Associate's Degree

8.3%9,253

Bachelor's Degree

28.3%31,732

Master's Degree

14.8%16,618

Professional Degree

3.9%4,336

Doctorate

4.3%4,814

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

51.3%

Graduate+

23%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$294,400

Median Renti

$1,293

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

40.6%34,661

Renter-Occupied

59.4%50,650

Total Units

97,245

Homeownership

40.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%823

$50K–$100K

3.7%1,285

$100K–$150K

8.3%2,888

$150K–$200K

12.8%4,448

$200K–$300K

24%8,318

$300K–$500K

34.5%11,949

$500K–$1M

12.4%4,306

$1M+

1.9%644

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,400

$500–$750

3,397

$750–$1,000

7,337

$1,000–$1,250

10,836

$1,250–$1,500

10,529

$1,500–$2,000

11,465

$2,000+

4,589

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%1,123

2010–2019

11.8%11,437

2000–2009

18.3%17,772

1990–1999

15.5%15,085

1980–1989

16.3%15,865

1970–1979

17%16,504

1960–1969

8.7%8,491

1950–1959

6.8%6,631

1940–1949

2.6%2,568

1939 or earlier

1.8%1,769

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85%72,493

Utility Gas

12.5%10,680

No Fuel

1.1%914

Bottled/LP Gas

1%849

Wood

0.1%107

Solar

0.1%105

Fuel Oil

0.1%96

Other

0.1%58

Coal

0%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,409

Mean Household Incomei

$84,311

Per Capita Incomei

$36,567

Poverty Ratei

21.6%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

114,027

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.5%8,088

$10K–$15K

4.6%3,926

$15K–$20K

4.5%3,871

$20K–$25K

4.4%3,762

$25K–$30K

4.4%3,788

$30K–$35K

5%4,280

$35K–$40K

4.5%3,817

$40K–$45K

3.9%3,348

$45K–$50K

3.4%2,911

$50K–$60K

7.9%6,769

$60K–$75K

9.2%7,854

$75K–$100K

12.1%10,324

$100K–$125K

7.4%6,349

$125K–$150K

5.1%4,374

$150K–$200K

6.2%5,312

$200K+

7.7%6,538

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

3,906

Residentsi

6,885

Avg. Tenant Renti

$349/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

52 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing315 homes90% occupied$462/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers263 homes73% occupied$344/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8994 homes94% occupied$310/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC103 homes84% occupied$379/mo rent

811/PRAC39 homes92% occupied$384/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,409/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

78.8%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

16.9%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

3.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

77.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84.2% of subsidized households are minority

14.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.9% 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

16,5828.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,801

China

1,357

Philippines

1,013

Mexico

691

Canada

503

United Kingdom

414

Germany

301

Korea

127

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

104,284

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

106,402

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,598(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.2%Insured

7.8%Uninsured