Tarpon Springs, 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 | Tarpon Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,009 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1171.5 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.65% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 56.2 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,325 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Tarpon Springs grew by 5.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 20,416 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Tarpon Springs has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Tarpon Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,309 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.27% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Tarpon Springs is about 4% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Tarpon Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $144,522 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,287 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.0% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Tarpon Springs is about 9.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,287 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Tarpon Springs spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 255 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Tarpon Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.6 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.1 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 255 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,894 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.7% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,389 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,063 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Tarpon Springs is 31 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
Tarpon Springs has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Tarpon Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Tarpon Springs has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Tarpon Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tarpon Springs, Florida.
What is the population of Tarpon Springs, Florida?
The population of Tarpon Springs, Florida is 21,009, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Tarpon Springs, Florida?
The population density of Tarpon Springs, Florida is 1171.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Tarpon Springs, Florida?
The median household income in Tarpon Springs, Florida is $69,309, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Tarpon Springs, Florida?
The median home price in Tarpon Springs, Florida is $144,522, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Tarpon Springs, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Tarpon Springs, Florida is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.