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Population and households in Hillsborough County
Household size in Hillsborough County
| Period | Hillsborough County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Hillsborough County average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Tampa area as a whole, where it has 2.55 people. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hillsborough County
| Period | Hillsborough County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in Hillsborough County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in the wider Tampa area, where the median age is 43.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.6, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hillsborough County
| Period | Hillsborough County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Hillsborough County as they are nationally: 12.1%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Tampa area overall (10.7%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hillsborough County
Renters in Hillsborough County
| Period | Hillsborough County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.4% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Hillsborough County than nationally: 38.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 36.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only five of Florida's 67 counties have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hillsborough County
| Period | Hillsborough County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Hillsborough County: 8.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.9 points, mirroring the country. Of Florida's 67 counties, only two have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hillsborough County
| Period | Hillsborough County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Hillsborough County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hillsborough County
| Period | Hillsborough County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,061 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,103 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,300 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,830 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$769 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hillsborough County costs $1,830 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $769 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hillsborough County
Bachelor's degrees in Hillsborough County
| Period | Hillsborough County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Hillsborough County (37.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hillsborough County
| Period | Hillsborough County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hillsborough County is close to the national rate: 89.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hillsborough County
| Period | Hillsborough County | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hillsborough County runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hillsborough County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | 2.66 | 38.8 | 12.1% | 38.5% | 8.0% | 1991 | $1,830 | 37.9% | 89.4% | 4.6% |
| Pinellas County | 2.29 | 48.7 | 9.0% | 30.5% | 15.7% | 1975 | $1,754 | 36.4% | 92.6% | 4.6% |
| Pasco County | 2.67 | 44.0 | 9.6% | 24.3% | 11.4% | 1995 | $1,742 | 31.1% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| Manatee County | 2.50 | 49.3 | 7.7% | 25.7% | 17.3% | 1996 | $1,998 | 39.2% | 91.7% | 4.4% |
| Hernando County | 2.57 | 47.0 | 11.2% | 17.5% | 10.3% | 1993 | $1,435 | 21.5% | 90.5% | 5.4% |
| Polk County | 2.80 | 40.5 | 13.1% | 29.5% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,499 | 23.4% | 87.7% | 4.9% |
| Hardee County | 3.12 | 36.6 | 17.4% | 28.6% | 16.0% | 1988 | $985 | 12.1% | 75.6% | 4.8% |
| Sarasota County | 2.20 | 55.0 | 6.7% | 23.3% | 16.3% | 1990 | $1,986 | 40.3% | 94.6% | 3.8% |
| Citrus County | 2.28 | 55.7 | 7.6% | 14.8% | 15.0% | 1991 | $1,167 | 20.2% | 91.6% | 6.1% |
| DeSoto County | 2.64 | 45.3 | 13.3% | 27.5% | 18.2% | 1988 | $918 | 11.7% | 73.9% | 9.7% |
| Sumter County | 1.98 | 62.9 | 5.1% | 12.4% | 16.8% | 2005 | $1,578 | 35.6% | 92.7% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Riverside County, CA · Queens County, NY · San Bernardino County, CA · Clark County, NV · Fresno County, CA · Cuyahoga County, OH · Contra Costa County, CA · Duval County, FL · Santa Clara County, CA · Franklin County, OH
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hillsborough County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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