Tavares, Florida Population 2026

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

The population of Tavares, Florida is 19,738 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 205th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $57,644, the median home value is $225,500, and the median age is 54.6.

The population has grown 56.9% since 2010 (14,026 → 22,007).

19,738

Population

1599

People / sq mi

$57,644

Median Income

$225,500

Median Home Value

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Tavares covers 12.3 sq mi of land at 1599 people per square mile.

About Tavares, FL

Tavares skews on age — the median resident is 54.6, older than the national median. With 19,738 residents, Tavares is a city in Florida.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $57,644, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $225,500, with typical rent around $1,409.

24.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Just 5.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Tavares — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Tavares city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Tavares city had a population of 14,026 in 2010 and 22,007 in 2024, a 56.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,007 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.28%.

Tavares city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

22,007

Population (2024)

14,026

Population (2010)

22,007

Peak (2024)

3.28%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,026	-	-	estimate
2011	14,217	+191	+1.36%	estimate
2012	14,367	+150	+1.06%	estimate
2013	14,567	+200	+1.39%	estimate
2014	15,052	+485	+3.33%	estimate
2015	15,589	+537	+3.57%	estimate
2016	16,117	+528	+3.39%	estimate
2017	16,862	+745	+4.62%	estimate
2018	17,520	+658	+3.90%	estimate
2019	17,749	+229	+1.31%	estimate
2020	19,019	+1,270	+7.16%	estimate
2021	19,751	+732	+3.85%	estimate
2022	20,408	+657	+3.33%	estimate
2023	21,168	+760	+3.72%	estimate
2024	22,007	+839	+3.96%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	73.5%
Black or African American	9.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$57,644

Median Household Income

$37,707

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$225,500

Median Home Value

$1,409

Median Rent

75.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.0%

High School+

24.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

82.1%

Public Transit

5.7%

Work From Home

26.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

53.4%

Foreign Born

84.0%

Non-English at Home

12.1%

Veterans

22.1%

With Disability

91.1%

Health Insurance

92.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	27.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	16.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	11.6%
Construction	9.0%
Public Administration	4.7%
Information	4.4%
Manufacturing	4.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	3.6%
Retail Trade	3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.6%
Agriculture & Mining	1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tavares, Florida has a population of 19,738 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 205th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Tavares, Florida is $57,644, with 6.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Tavares, Florida is $225,500, with median monthly rent at $1,409 and a homeownership rate of 75.2%.

The median age in Tavares, Florida is 54.6 years. The population is 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

The population has grown 56.9% since 2010 (14,026 → 22,007).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

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

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