Dunedin, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,865 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1551.0 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.54% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 57.9 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,589 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Dunedin grew by 0.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 36,537 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dunedin has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,611 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.56% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dunedin is about 3% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $316,273 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,523 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.0% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Dunedin is about 17.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,523 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dunedin spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 181 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.7 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.4 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 181 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,608 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 22.9% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,405 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,738 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Dunedin is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dunedin has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Dunedin has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Dunedin | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.3% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dunedin, Florida.
What is the population of Dunedin, Florida?
The population of Dunedin, Florida is 35,865, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Dunedin, Florida?
The population density of Dunedin, Florida is 1551.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Dunedin, Florida?
The median household income in Dunedin, Florida is $69,611, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Dunedin, Florida?
The median home price in Dunedin, Florida is $316,273, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Dunedin, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Dunedin, Florida is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.