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Population Review

Tampa, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Tampa, Florida is 393,389 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest city in the United States and the 3rd-largest in Florida. The median household income is $71,302, the median home value is $375,300, and the median age is 35.6.

The population has grown 23.0% since 2010 (337,053 → 414,547).

393,389

Population

3436

People / sq mi

$71,302

Median Income

$375,300

Median Home Value

Tampa covers 114.5 sq mi of land at 3436 people per square mile.

About Tampa, FL

Tampa is a city in Florida with a population of 393,389. It ranks #3 among cities in Florida by population. The median age is 35.6, younger than the national median. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

The median household income in Tampa is $71,302, near the US median of $74,580. 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $375,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,567. The homeownership rate of 50.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Tampa reflects 44.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.7 minutes each way.

Tampa city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Tampa city had a population of 337,053 in 2010 and 414,547 in 2024, a 23.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 414,547 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.50%.

2024 · 415K20102024

414,547

Population (2024)

337,053

Population (2010)

414,547

Peak (2024)

1.50%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010337,053
2011342,589
2012348,090
2013355,172
2014362,664
2015371,464
2016380,344
2017391,026
2018397,232
2019399,700
2020388,564
2021393,609
2022401,611
2023409,742
2024414,547

Race & Ethnicity

White51.8%
Black or African American21.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$71,302

Median Household Income

$49,513

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$375,300

Median Home Value

$1,567

Median Rent

50.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.8%

High School+

44.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

66.1%

Public Transit

19.3%

Work From Home

24.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

35.5%

Foreign Born

71.8%

Non-English at Home

6.1%

Veterans

11.9%

With Disability

89.0%

Health Insurance

96.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate17.9%
Information11.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.9%
Construction7.3%
Retail Trade4.9%
Manufacturing4.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.3%
Public Administration3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Common questions about Tampa, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Tampa, Florida has a population of 393,389 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest city in the United States and the 3rd-largest in Florida.

The median household income in Tampa, Florida is $71,302, with 11.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Tampa, Florida is $375,300, with median monthly rent at $1,567 and a homeownership rate of 50.2%.

The median age in Tampa, Florida is 35.6 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

The population has grown 23.0% since 2010 (337,053 → 414,547).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.