Tarpon Springs, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Tarpon Springs, Florida is 25,522 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 170th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $68,877, the median home value is $321,000, and the median age is 55.7.
The population has grown 11.3% since 2010 (23,509 → 26,168).
25,522
Population
2756
People / sq mi
$68,877
Median Income
$321,000
Median Home Value
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Tarpon Springs covers 9.3 sq mi of land at 2756 people per square mile.
About Tarpon Springs, FL
Tarpon Springs skews on age — the median resident is 55.7, older than the national median. With 25,522 residents, Tarpon Springs is a city in Florida.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $68,877 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $321,000, with typical rent around $1,234.
Roughly 32.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. A solid 19.1% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Tarpon Springs — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Tarpon Springs city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Tarpon Springs city had a population of 23,509 in 2010 and 26,168 in 2024, a 11.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,168 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.77%.
26,168
Population (2024)
23,509
Population (2010)
26,168
Peak (2024)
0.77%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,509 |
| 2011 | 23,592 |
| 2012 | 23,730 |
| 2013 | 23,944 |
| 2014 | 24,291 |
| 2015 | 24,648 |
| 2016 | 24,977 |
| 2017 | 25,242 |
| 2018 | 25,474 |
| 2019 | 25,577 |
| 2020 | 25,153 |
| 2021 | 25,617 |
| 2022 | 25,956 |
| 2023 | 26,031 |
| 2024 | 26,168 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$68,877
Median Household Income
$54,559
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$321,000
Median Home Value
$1,234
Median Rent
80.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.7%
High School+
32.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
72.7%
Public Transit
19.1%
Work From Home
30.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
57.9%
Foreign Born
84.3%
Non-English at Home
12.3%
Veterans
21.5%
With Disability
91.2%
Health Insurance
94.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.3% |
| Information | 9.6% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Retail Trade | 5.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tarpon Springs, Florida has a population of 25,522 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 170th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Tarpon Springs, Florida is $68,877, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Tarpon Springs, Florida is $321,000, with median monthly rent at $1,234 and a homeownership rate of 80.8%.
The median age in Tarpon Springs, Florida is 55.7 years. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
The population has grown 11.3% since 2010 (23,509 → 26,168).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.