Pasco County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pasco County is located in Florida with a total population of 588,758. It is the 11th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pasco County is 43.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pasco County is $67,384. This is 6% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $265,800. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pasco County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.7%. The Black or African American population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 14.8%.

Education

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower 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 91.2%.