City · Florida
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tarpon Springs, city, in Pinellas County, Florida. Tarpon Springs had 25,602 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 25,117 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 25,791 (±31). GEOID 1271150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,602
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,117 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,791 ±31
Median household income
$79,529
±$14,855 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$340,700
±$15,758 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,298
±$67 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Tarpon Springs and what county is it in?
Tarpon Springs is a city in Pinellas County, Florida. It covers 9.3 square miles of land, 2,712 residents per square mile in 2020.
Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 25,602 people lived in Tarpon Springs on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 25,117 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 25,791 (±31).
| Measure | Tarpon Springs | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,791 ±31 | 963,481 | +615 |
| Households | 11,960 ±466 | 428,473 | +2,066 |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.08 | 2.20 | −0.38 |
| Housing units | 13,421 ±499 | 520,107 | +1,139 |
Tarpon Springs's population since 2000
From 21,003 in 2000 to 25,602 in 2025: up 21.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs?
The median resident of Tarpon Springs is 55.4 years old; 11.2% are under 18 and 30.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.5%. 9.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tarpon Springs | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.4 ±2.8 | 49.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 11.2% ±2.5 pts | 15.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.0% ±3.1 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±2.1 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.5% ±2.5 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.2% ±3.3 pts | 71.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±2.4 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±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 | 3.7% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.1% ±2.2 pts | 12.4% | −2.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.5% ±3.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.8% ±2.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5% ±2.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9% ±2.4 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6% ±2.2 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.7% ±3.1 pts | 36.8% | +8.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4% ±2.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±2.4 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±1.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 Tarpon Springs earn?
Half of Tarpon Springs's 11,960 households earn less than $79,529 a year (±$14,855), against $72,646 in Pinellas County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,549 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,980 after inflation. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tarpon Springs | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,529 ±$14,855 | $72,646 | +$17,980 |
| Mean household income | $122,717 ±$25,421 | $104,867 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,514 ±$12,247 | $48,351 | +$20,356 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0% ±3.0 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.1% ±8.2 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5% ±2.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±1.7 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6% ±3.2 pts | 90.5% | – |
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 Tarpon Springs?
Owners occupy 81.0% of Tarpon Springs's occupied homes and renters 19.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $340,700 by its owner (±$15,758). The median renter pays $1,298 a month including utilities, and 45.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tarpon Springs | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $340,700 ±$15,758 | $355,100 | +$82,993 |
| Median gross rent | $1,298 ±$67 | $1,642 | +$251 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.1% ±11.5 pts | 49.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,218 ±$151 | $1,948 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.0% ±3.8 pts | 69.5% | +9.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.0% ±3.8 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Housing units | 13,421 ±499 | 520,107 | +1,139 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.0% ±4.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.8% ±3.7 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.2% ±2.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% ±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5% ±2.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±2.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 Tarpon Springs building?
Builders took permits for 633 new housing units in Tarpon Springs in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 24.7 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 Tarpon Springs work and get to work?
68.7% of Tarpon Springs's workers drive alone and 21.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Tarpon Springs | Pinellas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.7% ±3.6 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±1.5 pts | 4.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.7% ±4.9 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±1.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.9% ±4.1 pts | 20.0% | +12.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min ±2.3 | 25.2 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 Tarpon Springs?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Tarpon Springs, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,484 (Tract 274.04) to $99,968 (Tract 275.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 274.04Pinellas County | 8,008 | $53,484 |
| Tract 275.01Pinellas County | 6,406 | $99,968 |
| Tract 275.03Pinellas County | 3,861 | $96,088 |
| Tract 273.08Pinellas County | 4,807 | $71,364 |
| Tract 274.01Pinellas County | 2,813 | $87,500 |
| Tract 275.04Pinellas County | 2,515 | $78,802 |
| Tract 272.12Pinellas County | 3,427 | $67,823 |
| Tract 273.09Pinellas County | 2,363 | $129,044 |
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 Tarpon Springs) · Census block assignment files
How does Tarpon Springs compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tarpon Springs is the 1,574th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 102nd-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Tarpon Springs ranks 299th 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 | 102nd | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 221st | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 284th | 770 |
| Median household income | 299th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 133rd | 763 |
| Median home value | 367th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 509th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 396th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 310th | 733 |
| Median age | 150th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 244th | 760 |
| Work from home | 160th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 315th | 764 |
Tarpon Springs's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs?
8 of the 57 figures for Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs.