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.

Tarpon Springs, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,791

Median Agei

55.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.2%20,421

Hispanic/Latino

10.5%2,716

Black

5.9%1,511

Two or More

3.7%965

Asian

0.3%85

Other

0.3%84

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%703

High School Diploma

25.6%5,357

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%1,753

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%2,461

Associate's Degree

9.8%2,060

Bachelor's Degree

22.3%4,680

Master's Degree

8.3%1,746

Professional Degree

2.6%542

Doctorate

1.5%307

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

34.7%

Graduate+

12.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$340,700

Median Renti

$1,298

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81%9,693

Renter-Occupied

19%2,267

Total Units

13,421

Homeownership

81%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.8%566

$50K–$100K

6.9%667

$100K–$150K

4%383

$150K–$200K

7.7%742

$200K–$300K

16%1,550

$300K–$500K

38.4%3,721

$500K–$1M

15.3%1,479

$1M+

6%585

Rent Distribution

Under $500

264

$500–$750

100

$750–$1,000

145

$1,000–$1,250

451

$1,250–$1,500

710

$1,500–$2,000

297

$2,000+

226

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%121

2010–2019

5.8%777

2000–2009

10.5%1,407

1990–1999

14.7%1,974

1980–1989

28.5%3,825

1970–1979

21.8%2,926

1960–1969

5.6%748

1950–1959

5.9%793

1940–1949

0.8%111

1939 or earlier

5.5%739

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.4%10,811

Utility Gas

4%475

Bottled/LP Gas

3%355

No Fuel

1.4%166

Solar

1.3%153

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,529

Mean Household Incomei

$122,717

Per Capita Incomei

$58,514

Poverty Ratei

9.8%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

12,429

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

525

Residentsi

860

Avg. Tenant Renti

$442/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing21 homes100% occupied$455/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers234 homes84% occupied$481/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8230 homes93% occupied$402/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,529/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

81.9%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

15.5%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

70.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

57% of subsidized households are minority

27.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.3% 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

2,3519.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

255

United Kingdom

139

Mexico

109

Germany

101

Poland

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,694

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,925

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

2,938(12.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.1%Insured

9.9%Uninsured