Census-designated place · Florida
Sun City Center, Florida
Sun City Center, census-designated place, in Hillsborough County, Florida. Sun City Center had 33,548 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,579). GEOID 1269250.
Residents, 2020-2024
33,548
±2,579 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 30,952
Median household income
$73,528
±$2,590 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$317,000
±$12,458 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$2,156
±$259 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Sun City Center and what county is it in?
Sun City Center is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Hillsborough County, Florida. It covers 15.8 square miles of land, 1,964 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sun City Center is in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sun City Center, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Sun City Center's population at 33,548 (±2,579). The 2020 Census counted 30,952 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Sun City Center is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Sun City Center | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,548 ±2,579 | 1,522,748 | +9,262 |
| Households | 17,099 ±831 | 583,192 | +3,340 |
| Average household size | 1.92 ±0.09 | 2.56 | +0.18 |
| Housing units | 19,017 ±864 | 630,692 | +2,932 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sun City Center?
The median resident of Sun City Center is 69.1 years old; 7.2% are under 18 and 58.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.6%. 11.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sun City Center | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 69.1 ±1.3 | 37.9 | −2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 7.2% ±2.6 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 58.4% ±4.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Male | 41.8% ±2.0 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.8% ±3.7 pts | 30.4% | +6.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.8% ±5.2 pts | 44.8% | −16.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.6% ±3.5 pts | 15.3% | +7.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.2% ±2.2 pts | 19.7% | +3.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.8% ±3.1 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.4% ±1.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 24.8% ±2.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±1.9 pts | 11.1% | +2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±1.5 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.5% ±3.0 pts | 38.1% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.7% ±2.0 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.0% ±2.7 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sun City Center earn?
Half of Sun City Center's 17,099 households earn less than $73,528 a year (±$2,590), against $79,540 in Hillsborough County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,289 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,239 after inflation. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sun City Center | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,528 ±$2,590 | $79,540 | +$11,239 |
| Mean household income | $92,959 ±$6,544 | $112,697 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,428 ±$3,215 | $44,342 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3% ±1.6 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.8% ±4.0 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.6% ±2.6 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% ±2.5 pts | 97.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0% ±2.7 pts | 93.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sun City Center?
Owners occupy 84.0% of Sun City Center's occupied homes and renters 16.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $317,000 by its owner (±$12,458). The median renter pays $2,156 a month including utilities, and 64.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sun City Center | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $317,000 ±$12,458 | $371,500 | +$91,906 |
| Median gross rent | $2,156 ±$259 | $1,667 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 64.0% ±9.5 pts | 47.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,857 ±$89 | $2,003 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.0% ±2.9 pts | 61.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.0% ±2.9 pts | 38.5% | – |
| Housing units | 19,017 ±864 | 630,692 | +2,932 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.8% ±5.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.2% ±2.4 pts | 56.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.8% ±1.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 22.5% ±2.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.8% ±2.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Sun City Center work and get to work?
63.7% of Sun City Center's workers drive alone and 28.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Sun City Center | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 31.5% ±3.1 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | −2.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 63.7% ±5.8 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.9% ±5.8 pts | 20.7% | +15.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.5 min ±3.3 | 28.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sun City Center?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Sun City Center, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $42,407 (Tract 140.14) to $105,262 (Tract 140.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 140.07Hillsborough County | 16,539 | $105,262 |
| Tract 140.11Hillsborough County | 4,357 | $52,526 |
| Tract 139.13Hillsborough County | 17,346 | $111,133 |
| Tract 140.08Hillsborough County | 3,087 | $62,713 |
| Tract 140.17Hillsborough County | 2,949 | $79,779 |
| Tract 140.12Hillsborough County | 2,929 | $72,209 |
| Tract 140.09Hillsborough County | 2,564 | $73,484 |
| Tract 140.10Hillsborough County | 2,253 | $53,323 |
| Tract 140.14Hillsborough County | 2,054 | $42,407 |
| Tract 140.13Hillsborough County | 1,326 | $46,719 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sun City Center) · Census block assignment files
How does Sun City Center compare with other places in Florida?
Sun City Center ranks 362nd of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 128th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 379th | 770 |
| Median household income | 362nd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 227th | 763 |
| Median home value | 420th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 93rd | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 479th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 246th | 733 |
| Median age | 26th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 191st | 760 |
| Work from home | 56th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 104th | 764 |
Sun City Center's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sun City Center?
9 of the 57 figures for Sun City Center on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sun City Center are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.