Tallahassee, Florida Income Statistics
Tallahassee Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Tallahassee Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Tallahassee | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,406 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $48,374 | $52,322 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.2% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 8.2% | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 7.2% | 11.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Tallahassee is about 26% lower than in Florida. Income has been growing slower in Tallahassee (4.2%/yr) than in Florida (5.4%/yr).
About 8% of adults in Tallahassee earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Florida average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Tallahassee, Florida grew by 57.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $55,406 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.2% per year.
Tallahassee has been far below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2012, its income was 27% lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Income Distribution in Tallahassee
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Households by income, 2024
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About 19,862 households (25.1% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 33.4% of households in Tallahassee had an income under $35,000 and 12.8% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Tallahassee has a larger share of households earning under $10,000 (10.1% vs 5.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (7.2% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 7,987 | 10.1% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,924 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7,405 | 9.3% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7,187 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9,594 | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13,808 | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9,523 | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9,732 | 12.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4,460 | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 5,670 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 79,288 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 13,372 residents (8.2% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 9.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 13.8% of Tallahassee residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 37.6% had some income but less than $25,000, and 13.8% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Tallahassee has a larger share of residents earning $1 to $9,999 (18.4% vs 11.2%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (8.2% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 22,486 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 30,043 | 18.4% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13,134 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18,156 | 11.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15,679 | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20,327 | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20,957 | 12.8% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9,178 | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 13,372 | 8.2% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 163,331 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 13.8% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Tallahassee
| Metric | Tallahassee | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.585 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $53,451 | $60,595 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $49,034 | $50,762 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 8.3% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Tallahassee, it is 0.585, higher than Florida's 0.551, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 9% more than women's income in Tallahassee, Florida. Over a 35-year career, a 9% wage gap accumulates to roughly $154,595 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Tallahassee, Florida has narrowed from about 11% to 8% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 14% in 2018, and was narrowest at 8% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $144 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Tallahassee | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 13.4% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 17 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 6,883 people are unemployed in Tallahassee, Florida.
The average commute time in Tallahassee is 17 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Florida.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Tallahassee, Florida has fallen from 10.8% to 6.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.3% in 2014 and fell as low as 6.5% in 2022.
Tallahassee has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2022, at 1.1 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 2.1 points in 2011 to 1.3 points in 2024.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tallahassee, Florida has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Florida, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Tallahassee, Florida.
How Rich Is Tallahassee, Florida?
Tallahassee has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $55,406, about 26% lower than the Florida average of $74,580.
How has median household income changed in Tallahassee, Florida?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Tallahassee, Florida rose 57%, from $35,278 to $55,406. Over the same years, income here kept pace with Florida as a whole: +57% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Tallahassee in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Tallahassee, Florida was $54,241, up 8% from $50,385 in 2022. The Florida median that year was $71,864.
What was the median household income in Tallahassee in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Tallahassee, Florida was $44,924. By 2024 it had risen 23% to $55,406.
Is it hard to find a job in Tallahassee, Florida?
Unemployment in Tallahassee, Florida is 6.5%, well above the Florida rate of 4.8%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Tallahassee, Florida?
The Gini coefficient in Tallahassee is 0.585. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Tallahassee, Florida?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Tallahassee, Florida has narrowed from about 11% to 8% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 14% in 2018, and was narrowest at 8% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $144 since 2009.
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