Tallahassee Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Tallahassee?
top
There are 195,057 residents in Tallahassee, with a median age of 27.7. Of this, 47.17% are males and 52.83% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.45% of the resident pool in Tallahassee, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.04%. Additionally, 3.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 137,729 people in Tallahassee currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 137,729 people in Tallahassee currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 195,057 | 1.1% |
| Male Population | 91,999 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 103,058 | 1.1% |
Male population 47.17%
Female population 52.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 27.7 | 1.8% |
| Citizen US Born | 176,420 | 1.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 11,777 | 3.5% |
| Not Citizen | 6,860 | -3.3% |
Citizen US Born 90.45%
Citizen not US Born 6.04%
Not Citizen 3.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,301 | -15.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 30,252 | -6.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 17,074 | 3.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,805 | -3.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 137,729 | 3.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.67%
Moved from Same County 15.66%
Moved from Same State 8.84%
Moved from Different State 3.52%
Same House as Last Year 71.3%
What are the employment statistics in Tallahassee?
top
White-collar workers make up 89.15% of the working population in Tallahassee, while blue-collar employees account for 10.85%. There are also 7,676 entrepreneurs in Tallahassee (7.5% of the workforce); 57,620 workers employed in private companies (56.28%); and 29,160 people working in governmental institutions (28.48%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 91,281 | 2.9% |
| Blue Collar | 11,104 | 1.0% |
White Collar 89.15%
Blue Collar 10.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,676 | 9.2% |
| Private Companies | 57,620 | 4.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 29,160 | -0.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,929 | -2.8% |
Self Employees 7.5%
Private Companies 56.28%
Governmental Workers 28.48%
Not for Profit Companies 7.74%
How many households are there in Tallahassee?
top
There are a total of 80,591 households in Tallahassee, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 44.7% of these Tallahassee households, while non-family units account for the remaining 55.3%. Additionally, 21.97% of households have children and 78.03% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 80,591 | 3.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.3% |
| Family Households | 36,024 | 4.0% |
| Non-family Households | 44,567 | 2.1% |
Family Households 44.7%
Non-family Households 55.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 17,702 | 3.0% |
| Households without Children | 62,889 | 2.9% |
Households with Children 21.97%
Households without Children 78.03%
What are the median and average incomes in Tallahassee?
top
The average annual household income in Tallahassee is $73,485, while the median household income sits at $49,077 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $54,105, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $64,736. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $25,319 and $55,679, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $73,485 | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income | $49,077 | 5.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 43,946 | -2.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 136,854 | 2.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Tallahassee?
top
There are 91,766 housing units in Tallahassee, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 80,591 occupied housing units in Tallahassee, 40.31% are owner-occupied, while 59.69% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.43% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $226,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,087 per month in Tallahassee.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.43% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $226,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,087 per month in Tallahassee.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 91,766 | 2.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,495 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,028 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,699 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8,397 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17,795 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15,263 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17,673 | -2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16,057 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,333 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 26 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 80,591 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 32,483 | 4.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 48,108 | 1.9% |
Owner Occupied 40.31%
Renter Occupied 59.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 21,254 | 3.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 11,229 | 6.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $226,100 | 5.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $216,700 | 4.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,087 | 4.1% |
With Mortgage 65.43%
Without Mortgage 34.57%
What is the level of education in Tallahassee?
top
Approximately 22.25% of the population in Tallahassee holds a high school degree (that's 35,994 residents), while 27.91% have attained a college certificate (28,813 locals) and 22.98% have a bachelor's degree (37,168 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,776 | 1.4% |
| Some High School | 35,994 | 4.9% |
| Some College | 28,813 | -0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 16,329 | -4.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37,168 | 3.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 24,337 | 4.7% |
No High School 1.72%
Some High School 22.25%
Some College 27.91%
Associate Degree 10.1%
Bachelor's Degree 22.98%
Graduate Degree 15.05%
What is the marital status of Tallahassee residents?
top
A total of 94,559 people in Tallahassee have never been married (which represents 56.57% of the total population), while 50,802 of them are wedded (30.39%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,301 (1.38%) and 16,610 (9.94%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 94,559 | 1.1% |
| Married | 50,802 | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2,301 | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 5,192 | -4.7% |
| Divorced | 16,610 | 0.3% |
Never Married 56.57%
Married 30.39%
Separated 1.38%
Widowed 3.11%
Divorced 9.94%
What are the most common means of transportation in Tallahassee?
top
The top three means of transportation people in Tallahassee use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 82,417 residents commute by car, 2,922 prefer going to work by walking and 2,225 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 82,417 | -0.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,225 | -5.1% |
| Bicycle | 731 | -4.8% |
| Motorcycle | 225 | -24.8% |
| TaxiCab | 114 | 10.7% |
| Walk | 2,922 | -1.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Tallahassee by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32301 | 32,425 | 14,163 | $46,241.00 | $57,426.00 |
| 32303 | 50,598 | 21,986 | $52,450.00 | $73,615.00 |
| 32304 | 45,853 | 18,175 | $26,060.00 | $34,380.00 |
| 32305 | 20,815 | 7,603 | $47,602.00 | $61,326.00 |
| 32308 | 22,415 | 10,827 | $65,726.00 | $101,950.00 |
| 32309 | 33,505 | 13,011 | $90,858.00 | $110,061.00 |
| 32310 | 14,090 | 5,775 | $37,225.00 | $55,464.00 |
| 32311 | 21,231 | 8,555 | $76,494.00 | $103,664.00 |
| 32312 | 31,956 | 12,229 | $107,615.00 | $142,243.00 |
| 32317 | 14,492 | 5,353 | $102,318.00 | $118,519.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
