Tavares, FL Demographics
What is the population of Tavares?
There are 19,088 residents in Tavares, with a median age of 54.6. Of this, 46% are males and 54% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.64% of the resident pool in Tavares, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.62%. Additionally, 2.74% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 15,950 people in Tavares currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 19,088 | 4.4% |
| Male Population | 8,780 | 5.5% |
| Female Population | 10,308 | 3.4% |
Male Population 46%
Female Population 54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 54.6 | 0.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 16,728 | 2.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,837 | 26.9% |
| Not Citizen | 523 | 9.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.64%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.62%
Not Citizen 2.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 136 | 63.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,393 | -15.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 976 | -5.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 530 | -4.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 15,950 | 7.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.72%
Moved from Same County 7.34%
Moved from Same State 5.14%
Moved from Different State 2.79%
Same House as Last Year 84.01%
What are the employment statistics in Tavares?
White-collar workers make up 79.34% of the working population in Tavares, while blue-collar employees account for 20.66%. There are also 1,041 entrepreneurs in Tavares (16.07% of the workforce); 4,030 workers employed in private companies (62.22%); and 845 people working in governmental institutions (13.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,139 | -2.7% |
| Blue Collar | 1,338 | 11.2% |
White Collar 79.34%
Blue Collar 20.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,041 | 3.8% |
| Private Companies | 4,030 | -3.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 845 | 13.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 561 | -2.4% |
Self Employees 16.07%
Private Companies 62.22%
Governmental Workers 13.05%
Not for Profit Companies 8.66%
How many households are there in Tavares?
There are a total of 8,515 households in Tavares, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.27% of these Tavares households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.73%. Additionally, 18.38% of households have children and 81.62% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,515 | 4.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 5,132 | 6.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,383 | 1.2% |
Family Households 60.27%
Non-Family Households 39.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,565 | 1.8% |
| Households without Children | 6,950 | 4.6% |
Households with Children 18.38%
Households without Children 81.62%
What are the median and average incomes in Tavares?
The average annual household income in Tavares is $77,884, while the median household income sits at $54,271 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $70,682, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $64,145. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,621 and $40,569, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $77,884 | 3.0% |
| Median Household Income | $54,271 | 10.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 16,153 | 4.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Tavares?
There are 10,099 housing units in Tavares, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1994. Of the 8,515 occupied housing units in Tavares, 73.53% are owner-occupied, while 26.47% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 42.63% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $241,800. In general, housing costs reach $916 per month in Tavares.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,099 | 3.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1994 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 65 | -48.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 142 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 522 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 956 | 22.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,237 | -14.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,713 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,160 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,199 | -4.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,079 | 19.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 26 | 0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,515 | 4.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,261 | 7.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,254 | -5.0% |
Owner Occupied 73.53%
Renter Occupied 26.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,669 | 10.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,592 | 5.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $241,800 | 8.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $150,300 | 9.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $916 | 8.0% |
With Mortgage 42.63%
Without Mortgage 57.37%
What is the level of education in Tavares?
Approximately 39.12% of the population in Tavares holds a high school degree (that's 6,278 residents), while 23.7% have attained a college certificate (5,467 locals) and 15.18% have a bachelor's degree (2,437 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 405 | -5.4% |
| Some High School | 6,278 | 13.1% |
| Some College | 5,467 | 6.2% |
| Associate Degree | 2,092 | 11.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,437 | -5.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,034 | 5.5% |
No High School 2.52%
Some High School 39.12%
Some College 23.7%
Associate Degree 13.03%
Bachelor's Degree 15.18%
Graduate Degree 6.44%
What is the marital status of Tavares residents?
A total of 3,825 people in Tavares have never been married (which represents 22.99% of the total population), while 8,906 of them are wedded (53.52%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 223 (1.34%) and 2,386 (14.34%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,825 | 1.0% |
| Married | 8,906 | 7.6% |
| Separated | 223 | 25.3% |
| Widowed | 1,522 | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 2,386 | 2,386.0% |
Never Married 22.99%
Married 53.52%
Separated 1.34%
Widowed 9.15%
Divorced 14.34%
What are the most common means of transportation in Tavares?
The top three means of transportation people in Tavares use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 5,922 residents commute by car, 80 prefer going to work by walking and 69 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,922 | -0.7% |
| TaxiCab | 69 | 3.0% |
| Walk | 80 | 50.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Tavares by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.