Hillsborough County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hillsborough County is located in Florida with a total population of 1,489,634. It is the 4th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hillsborough County is 37.8 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hillsborough County is $75,011. This is 5% higher than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $333,300. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hillsborough County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.3% vs 2.8%).

Education

37.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.