Population 241,475 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tallahassee
Household size in Tallahassee
| Period | Tallahassee | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Tallahassee is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.35 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 Tallahassee
| Period | Tallahassee | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Tallahassee is young: half of its residents are under 34.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 are younger.
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 Tallahassee
| Period | Tallahassee | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Tallahassee (11.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, 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 Tallahassee
Renters in Tallahassee
| Period | Tallahassee | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.5% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.6% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Tallahassee rent: 52.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among owners, 46.3% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Tallahassee
| Period | Tallahassee | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Tallahassee than nationally: 12.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. The picture is much the same across Florida.
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 Tallahassee
| Period | Tallahassee | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Tallahassee has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 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 Tallahassee
| Period | Tallahassee | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $993 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,049 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,106 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,361 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$367 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tallahassee pays $1,361 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $367 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the south.
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 Tallahassee
Bachelor's degrees in Tallahassee
| Period | Tallahassee | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Tallahassee is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
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 Tallahassee
| Period | Tallahassee | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Tallahassee is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Tallahassee
| Period | Tallahassee | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Tallahassee than nationally: unemployment was 7.0%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Tallahassee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | 2.23 | 34.4 | 11.2% | 52.1% | 12.4% | 1991 | $1,361 | 50.9% | 93.4% | 7.0% |
| Wakulla Springs | 2.45 | 34.8 | 22.5% | 43.9% | 11.6% | 1991 | $1,104 | 25.4% | 89.1% | 6.9% |
| Miccosukee Cpo | 2.60 | 43.0 | 7.8% | 17.3% | 5.9% | 1988 | $1,582 | 62.5% | 98.2% | 2.4% |
| Gibson | 2.54 | 40.4 | 17.6% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 1991 | $1,143 | 38.6% | 94.9% | 2.9% |
| Woodville | 2.78 | 41.3 | 14.7% | 24.1% | 6.5% | 1989 | $983 | 12.7% | 78.1% | 4.6% |
| Midway | 2.61 | 40.4 | 24.0% | 20.5% | 8.9% | 1997 | $1,294 | 18.2% | 84.1% | 5.1% |
| Scotland | 2.06 | 55.7 | 19.4% | 10.6% | 6.8% | 1987 | $1,108 | 45.5% | 96.6% | 0.9% |
| Lloyd | 2.77 | 44.2 | 10.7% | 3.2% | 13.3% | 1997 | $942 | 24.1% | 92.2% | 8.1% |
| Shady Rest | 2.66 | 39.2 | 23.2% | 13.4% | 10.8% | 1996 | $1,168 | 23.3% | 85.4% | 3.4% |
| Wacissa | 2.13 | 50.9 | 11.0% | 38.3% | 17.2% | 1976 | $1,233 | 11.2% | 84.2% | 13.9% |
| Waukeenah | 2.71 | 45.0 | 7.8% | 10.7% | 18.7% | 1995 | $1,014 | 10.9% | 84.6% | 8.7% |
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 Tallahassee. 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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