City · Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa, city, in Hillsborough County, Florida. Tampa had 413,554 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 384,959 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 401,618 (±89). GEOID 1271000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
413,554
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 384,959 · ACS 2020-2024: 401,618 ±89
Median household income
$75,475
±$1,872 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$420,400
±$8,438 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,701
±$27 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Tampa and what county is it in?
Tampa is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida. It covers 114.5 square miles of land, 3,362 residents per square mile in 2020.
Tampa 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 Tampa, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 413,554 people lived in Tampa on July 1, 2025, up 7.3% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 384,959 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 401,618 (±89).
| Measure | Tampa | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 401,618 ±89 | 1,522,748 | +13,702 |
| Households | 166,278 ±1,491 | 583,192 | +13,982 |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.02 | 2.56 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 182,425 ±1,500 | 630,692 | +11,605 |
Tampa's population since 2000
From 303,447 in 2000 to 413,554 in 2025: up 36.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tampa 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 Tampa?
The median resident of Tampa is 35.9 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.2%. 19.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tampa | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±0.4 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4% ±0.5 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±0.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±0.6 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.2% ±1.0 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.3% ±0.9 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.5% ±0.7 pts | 15.3% | −2.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±0.4 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 | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±0.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.4% ±0.8 pts | 19.7% | +2.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.3% ±1.0 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±0.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±0.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±0.5 pts | 11.1% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.2% ±0.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.7% ±1.0 pts | 38.1% | +7.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.0% ±0.7 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.8% ±0.7 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8% ±0.4 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 Tampa earn?
Half of Tampa's 166,278 households earn less than $75,475 a year (±$1,872), against $79,540 in Hillsborough County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,252 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,223 after inflation. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tampa | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,475 ±$1,872 | $79,540 | +$9,223 |
| Mean household income | $123,154 ±$3,124 | $112,697 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,528 ±$1,383 | $44,342 | +$8,015 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.5% ±0.8 pts | 12.7% | −3.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2% ±1.9 pts | 15.1% | −7.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.5% ±0.8 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±0.3 pts | 97.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6% ±0.6 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 Tampa?
Owners occupy 50.3% of Tampa's occupied homes and renters 49.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $420,400 by its owner (±$8,438). The median renter pays $1,701 a month including utilities, and 46.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tampa | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $420,400 ±$8,438 | $371,500 | +$126,387 |
| Median gross rent | $1,701 ±$27 | $1,667 | +$309 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.7% ±1.9 pts | 47.7% | +2.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,179 ±$54 | $2,003 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.3% ±1.1 pts | 61.5% | +1.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.7% ±1.1 pts | 38.5% | – |
| Housing units | 182,425 ±1,500 | 630,692 | +11,605 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±0.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.3% ±0.9 pts | 56.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±0.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±0.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.0% ±0.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±0.6 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 many new homes is Tampa building?
Builders took permits for 2,818 new housing units in Tampa in 2025 (948 in single-family houses), 6.8 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 Tampa work and get to work?
63.4% of Tampa's workers drive alone and 22.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Tampa | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9% ±0.6 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±0.5 pts | 4.5% | −1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 63.4% ±1.1 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±0.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.0% ±1.0 pts | 20.7% | +15.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min ±0.5 | 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 Tampa?
104 census tracts lie mostly in Tampa, and 23 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $22,404 (Tract 34) to $215,119 (Tract 64).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 50Hillsborough County | 8,772 | $52,625 |
| Tract 110.19Hillsborough County | 11,200 | $123,162 |
| Tract 102.15Hillsborough County | 9,876 | $147,656 |
| Tract 109Hillsborough County | 7,744 | not published |
| Tract 25Hillsborough County | 6,878 | $39,183 |
| Tract 59Hillsborough County | 6,674 | $176,436 |
| Tract 67Hillsborough County | 6,020 | $183,359 |
| Tract 110.08Hillsborough County | 7,528 | $102,206 |
| Tract 60Hillsborough County | 5,876 | $184,046 |
| Tract 72Hillsborough County | 5,785 | $111,730 |
| Tract 69Hillsborough County | 5,781 | $115,885 |
| Tract 1.02Hillsborough County | 5,553 | $34,013 |
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 Tampa) · Census block assignment files
How does Tampa compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tampa is the 49th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Tampa ranks 338th 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 | 3rd | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 118th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 222nd | 770 |
| Median household income | 338th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 184th | 763 |
| Median home value | 223rd | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 307th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 209th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 160th | 733 |
| Median age | 652nd | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 676th | 760 |
| Work from home | 156th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 537th | 764 |
Tampa's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Tampa 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 Tampa?
2 of the 57 figures for Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa.