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Pasco County, Florida Demographics 2026

Pasco County, Florida has a population of 611,444, the 11th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $70,492 and the median home value is $300,900. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pasco County Quick Facts

Population 611,444
Median Household Income $70,492
Median Home Value $300,900
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Unemployment Rate 4.9%
Median Age 43.4 years
Homeownership Rate 75.7%
Affordability Ratio 4.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.2%
High School Graduation 91.5%
Cities/Places 34
Population 611,444 11th of 67
Median Income $70,492 5% lower than state
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Unemployment 4.9%

How Pasco County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population588,758611,444+3.9%
Median household income$67,384$70,492+4.6%
Median home value$265,800$300,900+13.2%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%
$25K-$50K 19.6%
$50K-$100K 30.0%
$100K+ 34.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.9%
$10K-$15K
3.4%
$15K-$20K
3.7%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
3.8%
$30K-$35K
4.3%
$35K-$40K
3.7%
$40K-$45K
3.7%
$45K-$50K
4.2%
$50K-$60K
7.3%
$60K-$75K
10.4%
$75K-$100K
12.3%
$100K-$125K
9.9%
$125K-$150K
7.0%
$150K-$200K
8.6%
$200K+
9.4%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
57.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,505/mo 25.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

50out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Pasco County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Wesley Chapel76,011$107,5046.4%$403,700
Land O' Lakes38,910$98,5688.3%$377,400
Bayonet Point23,822$42,52419.0%$177,000
Jasmine Estates23,571$50,71818.1%$199,500
Holiday22,785$48,18619.3%$170,100
Zephyrhills19,668$52,10813.2%$224,700
Trinity18,907$113,5809.9%$459,800
New Port Richey17,425$47,60610.5%$183,100
Elfers15,006$56,05414.8%$202,300
Pasadena Hills13,505$84,8214.3%$338,900
Shady Hills11,983$68,40912.2%$233,200
New Port Richey East11,939$46,64115.4%$220,700
Hudson11,254$51,51313.0%$269,200
Odessa8,381$117,8063.9%$497,100
Dade City8,152$70,10711.2%$240,800
Beacon Square7,895$56,65015.6%$172,100
Connerton7,650$123,5405.0%$466,200
Zephyrhills West5,980$51,99211.9%$90,800
River Ridge5,149$102,7986.0%$327,000
Zephyrhills South5,008$42,45413.8%$49,800
Moon Lake4,638$48,87831.1%N/A
Meadow Oaks3,705$61,5067.9%$232,100
Port Richey3,364$51,12120.8%$293,100
Quail Ridge2,916$89,5645.3%$308,200
Zephyrhills North2,831$52,22820.8%$102,100
Dade City North2,803$32,27741.4%$185,900
St. Leo1,985$96,38920.9%$520,800
Heritage Pines1,477$70,5425.4%$288,800
San Antonio1,446$94,3425.0%$371,300
Key Vista1,418$75,1145.8%$375,700
Crystal Springs1,298$62,37512.6%$142,600
Lacoochee1,289N/A14.4%$109,000
Aripeka258$128,8780.0%$351,300
Trilby197N/A10.2%$729,200

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Population Overview

Pasco County is located in Florida with a total population of 611,444. It is the 11th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 34 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pasco County is 43.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pasco County is $70,492. This is 5% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. 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 1% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $300,900. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pasco County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.6%. The Black or African American population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 14.6%.

Education

29.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pasco County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pasco County, Florida?

Pasco County has a population of 611,444, making it the 11th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Pasco County?

The median household income in Pasco County is $70,492 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in Pasco County, Florida?

Pasco County contains 34 Census-designated places.