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Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, city, in Leon County, Florida. Tallahassee had 204,902 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 196,169 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 201,875 (±90). GEOID 1270600.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
204,902
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 196,169 · ACS 2020-2024: 201,875 ±90
Median household income
$57,409
±$2,189 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$294,400
±$9,029 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,293
±$28 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Tallahassee and what county is it in?
Tallahassee is a city in Leon County, Florida. It covers 102.6 square miles of land, 1,913 residents per square mile in 2020.
Tallahassee is in the Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 204,902 people lived in Tallahassee on July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 196,169 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 201,875 (±90).
| Measure | Tallahassee | Leon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 201,875 ±90 | 297,542 | +10,596 |
| Households | 85,311 ±1,077 | 122,597 | +9,362 |
| Average household size | 2.16 ±0.03 | 2.27 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 97,245 ±682 | 137,793 | +9,144 |
Tallahassee's population since 2000
From 150,624 in 2000 to 204,902 in 2025: up 36.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tallahassee as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Tallahassee?
The median resident of Tallahassee is 28.2 years old; 16.6% are under 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 34.1%. 8.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tallahassee | Leon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.2 ±0.5 | 32.0 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 16.6% ±0.5 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.7% ±0.4 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±0.4 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.9% ±0.4 pts | 8.2% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.8% ±0.8 pts | 53.2% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 34.1% ±0.9 pts | 30.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±0.3 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.2% ±0.7 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.4% ±0.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±0.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9% ±0.8 pts | 13.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±0.7 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7% ±0.6 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.3% ±1.4 pts | 48.9% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.0% ±1.1 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 71.6% ±1.3 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Tallahassee earn?
Half of Tallahassee's 85,311 households earn less than $57,409 a year (±$2,189), against $66,287 in Leon County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $56,285 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tallahassee | Leon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,409 ±$2,189 | $66,287 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,311 ±$3,572 | $95,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,567 ±$1,362 | $39,955 | +$2,505 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.6% ±1.2 pts | 18.7% | −2.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.6% ±3.1 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.8% ±1.0 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±0.5 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±0.9 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Tallahassee?
Owners occupy 40.6% of Tallahassee's occupied homes and renters 59.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $294,400 by its owner (±$9,029). The median renter pays $1,293 a month including utilities, and 52.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tallahassee | Leon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $294,400 ±$9,029 | $301,800 | +$43,585 |
| Median gross rent | $1,293 ±$28 | $1,291 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.0% ±2.2 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,760 ±$71 | $1,770 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 40.6% ±1.1 pts | 52.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 59.4% ±1.1 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Housing units | 97,245 ±682 | 137,793 | +9,144 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±0.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.3% ±1.2 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±0.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.8% ±1.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±1.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
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 many new homes is Tallahassee building?
Builders took permits for 1,898 new housing units in Tallahassee in 2025 (468 in single-family houses), 9.3 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tallahassee work and get to work?
70.3% of Tallahassee's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Tallahassee | Leon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.3% ±1.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±0.7 pts | 5.7% | −1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 70.3% ±1.4 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4% ±1.0 pts | 14.2% | +8.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min ±0.5 | 21.1 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 Tallahassee?
54 census tracts lie mostly in Tallahassee, and 17 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $13,997 (Tract 5.02) to $171,622 (Tract 17.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 13Leon County | 8,566 | not published |
| Tract 24.10Leon County | 7,408 | $86,828 |
| Tract 26.05Leon County | 6,534 | $140,192 |
| Tract 22.01Leon County | 5,618 | $39,375 |
| Tract 17.02Leon County | 5,578 | $75,621 |
| Tract 9.07Leon County | 5,389 | $85,353 |
| Tract 14.02Leon County | 5,331 | $31,138 |
| Tract 15Leon County | 5,113 | $54,890 |
| Tract 3.03Leon County | 4,933 | $42,535 |
| Tract 24.15Leon County | 4,861 | $121,522 |
| Tract 24.14Leon County | 4,651 | $100,197 |
| Tract 16.01Leon County | 5,001 | $56,795 |
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 Tallahassee) · Census block assignment files
How does Tallahassee compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tallahassee is the 122nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 9th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Tallahassee ranks 567th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 9th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 158th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 391st | 770 |
| Median household income | 567th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 414th | 763 |
| Median home value | 467th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 513th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 113th | 733 |
| Median age | 749th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 733rd | 760 |
| Work from home | 368th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 724th | 764 |
Tallahassee's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Tallahassee with other places
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 Tallahassee?
2 of the 57 figures for Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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' public schools in Tallahassee.