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 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,540 | +5.8% | #605 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,593 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $371,500 | +31.8% | #363 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,667 | +43.3% | #155 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.9% | #1,449 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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88.9% of residents in Hillsborough County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
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.