Aripeka, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 258, Aripeka's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Aripeka is a small community located in Florida, within Pasco County. The total population is 258. It ranks as the 902nd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aripeka is 61.1 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aripeka is $128,878. This is 73% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 60% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Aripeka. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Aripeka, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $351,300. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Aripeka is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Aripeka is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.7% vs 50.4%).

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Aripeka, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.