Tampa, 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 | Tampa | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 412,001 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2313.8 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.17% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 159,862 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Tampa grew by 18.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 391,419 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Tampa has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Tampa | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,436 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.61% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Tampa is about 1% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Tampa | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $407,014 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,560 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.6% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Tampa is about 21.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,560 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Tampa spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 184 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Tampa | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.1 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.2 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 184 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,708 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,204 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,157 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Tampa 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
Tampa has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Tampa | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Tampa has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Tampa | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.2 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tampa, Florida.
What is the population of Tampa, Florida?
The population of Tampa, Florida is 412,001, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Tampa, Florida?
The population density of Tampa, Florida is 2313.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Tampa, Florida?
The median household income in Tampa, Florida is $71,436, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Tampa, Florida?
The median home price in Tampa, Florida is $407,014, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Tampa, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Tampa, Florida is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.