County · Florida
Pasco County, Florida
Pasco County, Florida. Pasco County had 674,516 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 20.0% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 34 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 28 census-designated) and 131 census tracts. GEOID 12101.
Pasco County is one of the 4 counties of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
674,516
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 561,891 · ACS 2020-2024: 611,444
Median household income
$70,492
±$1,570 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$300,900
±$4,799 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,505
±$34 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Pasco County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 561,891 residents in Pasco County. The Census Bureau estimates 674,516 for July 1, 2025, up 20.0% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 611,444 over 747 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pasco County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 611,444 | 22,416,077 | +86,842 |
| Households | 236,163±1,839 | 8,752,810 | +31,965 |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.02 | 2.51 | +0.03 |
| Housing units | 271,844±110 | 10,256,470 | +28,393 |
Pasco County's population since 2000
From 344,765 in 2000 to 674,516 in 2025: up 95.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Pasco County?
Pasco County holds 34 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 28 census-designated places. The largest is Wesley Chapel with 76,011 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Wesley Chapel | 64,866 | $107,504 |
|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes | 35,929 | $98,568 |
| Bayonet Point | 26,713 | $42,524 |
| Holiday | 24,939 | $48,186 |
| Jasmine Estates | 21,525 | $50,718 |
| Zephyrhills | 17,194 | $52,108 |
| New Port Richey | 16,728 | $47,606 |
| Elfers | 14,573 | $56,054 |
| Hudson | 12,944 | $51,513 |
| Trinity | 11,924 | $113,580 |
| Shady Hills | 11,690 | $68,409 |
| Pasadena Hills | 11,120 | $84,821 |
| New Port Richey East | 11,015 | $46,641 |
| Beacon Square | 8,320 | $56,650 |
| Odessa | 8,080 | $117,806 |
| Dade City | 7,275 | $70,107 |
| Zephyrhills West | 5,533 | $51,992 |
| Connerton | 5,282 | $123,540 |
| River Ridge | 5,107 | $102,798 |
| Zephyrhills South | 4,985 | $42,454 |
| Moon Lake | 4,817 | $48,878 |
| Port Richey | 3,052 | $51,121 |
| Dade City North | 3,002 | $32,277 |
| Meadow Oaks | 2,842 | $61,506 |
| Zephyrhills North | 2,663 | $52,228 |
| St. LeoGEOID 1262775 | 2,362 | $96,389 |
| Quail Ridge | 2,195 | $89,564 |
| Heritage PinesGEOID 1229385 | 2,171 | $70,542 |
| Key Vista | 1,680 | $75,114 |
| San Antonio | 1,297 | $94,342 |
| Crystal SpringsGEOID 1215800 | 1,268 | $62,375 |
| LacoocheeGEOID 1237275 | 1,124 | not published |
| TrilbyGEOID 1272425 | 433 | not published |
| AripekaGEOID 1201875 | 320 | $128,878 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pasco County?
The median resident of Pasco County is 43.4 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.6%. 12.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pasco County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4±0.1 | 42.6 | −1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.6% | 27.4% | +3.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.5%±0.2 pts | 50.4% | −7.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.0%±0.2 pts | 14.6% | +0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | +0.9 pts |
| 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%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.3%±0.4 pts | 21.9% | +2.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.0%±0.5 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8%±0.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4%±0.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9%±0.5 pts | 11.5% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±0.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.2%±0.7 pts | 34.1% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6%±0.5 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±0.3 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 Pasco County earn?
Half of Pasco County's 236,163 households earn less than $70,492 a year (±$1,570), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,015 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,477 after inflation. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pasco County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,492±$1,570 | $74,568 | +$5,477 |
| Mean household income | $96,352±$1,907 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,864±$686 | $42,609 | +$3,173 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±0.6 pts | 12.6% | −1.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±1.6 pts | 16.5% | −2.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.7%±0.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3%±0.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Pasco County?
Owners occupy 75.7% of Pasco County's occupied homes and renters 24.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $300,900 by its owner (±$4,799). The median renter pays $1,505 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pasco County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $300,900±$4,799 | $359,000 | +$101,405 |
| Median gross rent | $1,505±$34 | $1,669 | +$198 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8%±2.2 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,817±$26 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.7%±0.8 pts | 67.6% | +3.6 pts |
| Housing units | 271,844±110 | 10,256,470 | +28,393 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1%±1.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.6%±0.7 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.2%±0.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.4%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Pasco County building?
Builders took permits for 7,878 new housing units across Pasco County in 2025 (6,191 single-family), 11.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pasco County get to work?
67.6% of Pasco County's workers drive alone and 20.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Pasco County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.7%±0.6 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±0.4 pts | 4.8% | −0.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.6%±0.8 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±0.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.3%±0.8 pts | 15.7% | +12.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.1 min±0.4 | 28.0 min | −1.1 min |
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 are Pasco County's census tracts?
Pasco County is divided into 131 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $30,250 (Tract 310.09) to $150,644 (Tract 317.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pasco County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 67 |
| Median household income | 31st of 67 |
| Median home value | 32nd of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 50th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 67 |
| Median age | 35th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Pasco County 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.