Population 33,976 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sun City Center
Household size in Sun City Center
| Period | Sun City Center | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.03 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.06 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Sun City Center is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.03, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the center.
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 Sun City Center
| Period | Sun City Center | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.1 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 61.7 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 62.5 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.4 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −7.7 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Sun City Center skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 62.1, even as the national median rose.
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 Sun City Center
| Period | Sun City Center | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in Sun City Center, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Sun City Center
Renters in Sun City Center
| Period | Sun City Center | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sun City Center is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Sun City Center
| Period | Sun City Center | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Sun City Center: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 10.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Sun City Center
| Period | Sun City Center | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Sun City Center is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 49 have newer homes.
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 Sun City Center
| Period | Sun City Center | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,201 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,273 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,637 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,064 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$863 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sun City Center pays $2,064 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $863 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.8% of household income on rent, 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 southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Sun City Center
Bachelor's degrees in Sun City Center
| Period | Sun City Center | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.9% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Sun City Center (35.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Sun City Center
| Period | Sun City Center | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sun City Center is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Sun City Center
| Period | Sun City Center | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sun City Center runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Sun City Center compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City Center | 2.33 | 54.4 | 7.6% | 18.0% | 7.7% | 2002 | $2,064 | 35.9% | 93.4% | 3.6% |
| Wimauma | 3.52 | 32.6 | 9.1% | 13.5% | 3.5% | 2011 | $1,584 | 28.3% | 78.1% | 4.5% |
| Apollo Beach | 2.80 | 41.9 | 8.4% | 17.9% | 7.0% | 2007 | $2,338 | 42.2% | 95.3% | 4.1% |
| Ruskin | 2.84 | 39.6 | 14.7% | 22.1% | 11.1% | 2004 | $1,636 | 22.8% | 88.1% | 4.3% |
| Balm | 2.97 | 38.8 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 2008 | $2,069 | 31.7% | 83.8% | 6.5% |
| Willow | 2.98 | 39.2 | 2.6% | 6.7% | 7.8% | 2017 | $2,182 | 49.5% | 96.9% | 2.8% |
| Gibsonton | 3.12 | 34.7 | 19.2% | 31.8% | 9.8% | 2001 | $1,772 | 18.9% | 82.9% | 5.4% |
| Riverview | 2.91 | 36.0 | 12.0% | 27.9% | 5.9% | 2008 | $2,278 | 38.6% | 92.6% | 3.9% |
| Gardenville | 2.68 | 43.3 | 34.2% | 62.7% | 10.5% | 1982 | $970 | 9.4% | 71.2% | 6.7% |
| Piney Point | 2.21 | 57.3 | 4.3% | 11.7% | 24.7% | 2002 | $1,571 | 26.6% | 91.0% | 0.6% |
| Fort Lonesome | 2.89 | 38.5 | 7.7% | 15.4% | 6.0% | 1994 | $1,376 | 19.9% | 86.0% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Sun City Center. 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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