Sun City Center, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Sun City Center is a mid-sized community located in Florida, within Hillsborough County. The total population is 33,548. It ranks as the 129th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sun City Center is 69.1 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 7.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 30.8% 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 Sun City Center is $73,528. This is 1% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $317,000. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sun City Center is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.8%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher 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 95.2%. Notably, 17.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sun City Center, 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.