Pasco County, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Pasco County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 613,209 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 604.5 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.70% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.8 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 229,831 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pasco County grew by 29.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 588,688 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pasco County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Pasco County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,659 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.65% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pasco County is about 6% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Pasco County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $219,005 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,371 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.5% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pasco County is about 13.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,371 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pasco County spend about 58 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 241 hours, about 10.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pasco County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.9 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.8 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 241 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,461 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,776 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,588 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Florida:
Taylor County (13.8 min), Monroe County (16.1 min), Franklin County (17.1 min).
Slowest:
Osceola County (32.4 min), Union County (32.1 min), Washington County (32.1 min).
The average commute time in Pasco County is 29 minutes, longer 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
Pasco County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Pasco County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.4), Leon County (0.4), Alachua County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hamilton County (0.1), Hendry County (0.1), Hardee County (0.1).
Health
Pasco County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Pasco County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.3% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.8), Seminole County (0.8), Alachua County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glades County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8), Hendry County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pasco County, Florida.
What is the population of Pasco County, Florida?
The population of Pasco County, Florida is 613,209, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pasco County, Florida?
The population density of Pasco County, Florida is 604.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pasco County, Florida?
The median household income in Pasco County, Florida is $67,659, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pasco County, Florida?
The median home price in Pasco County, Florida is $219,005, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pasco County, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Pasco County, Florida is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.