Hillsborough County, Florida

FL · FIPS 12057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 1,522,748 #27 / 3,222
99th
Median Household Income $79,540 +5.8% #605 / 3,222
81th
Median Age 37.9 years -2.6% #2,593 / 3,222
20th
Median Home Value $371,500 +31.8% #363 / 3,222
89th
Median Gross Rent $1,667 +43.3% #155 / 3,222
95th
Poverty Rate 12.7% +0.9% #1,449 / 3,222
55th

Demographics

Hillsborough County has a population of 1,522,748, making it the #27 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

80.3%
Native Born
19.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hillsborough County is $79,540, ranking #605 out of 3,222 counties — 5.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$79,540 +5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #605 of 3,222
81th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,342 +7.5% vs nat'l
Rank #447 of 3,222
86th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.7% +0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,449 of 3,222
55th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,649 of 3,222
49th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.1% +13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #342 of 3,222
89th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.6 min +14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #649 of 3,222
80th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hillsborough County is $371,500 (+31.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,667/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.5%.

Median Home Value
$371,500 +31.8% vs nat'l
Rank #363 of 3,222
89th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,667 +43.3% vs nat'l
Rank #155 of 3,222
95th percentile
Homeownership Rate
61.5% −4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,943 of 3,222
9th percentile
61.5% Homeownership

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Health

88.9% of residents in Hillsborough County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.

88.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.9% −3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,397 of 3,222
26th percentile

About Hillsborough County, Florida

Hillsborough County, Florida has a total population of 1,522,748, making it the 27th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hillsborough County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hillsborough County is $79,540, which ranks #605 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Hillsborough County is $371,500, 31.8% above the national median. Renters in Hillsborough County pay a median gross rent of $1,667 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hillsborough County, 38.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.

Hillsborough County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 44.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (30.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (15.3%).

All data for Hillsborough County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.