Tallahassee, FL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

384,783

0.677% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

34.1

0.888% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.7%

6.28% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,423

2.99% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$187,400

5.52% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

185,914

2.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Tallahassee, FL had a population of 385k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $53,423. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Tallahassee, FL grew from 382,197 to 384,783, a 0.677% increase and its median household income grew from $51,874 to $53,423, a 2.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tallahassee, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.5%), White (Hispanic) (5.13%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%).

None of the households in Tallahassee, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Tallahassee, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tallahassee, FL are Florida State University (13,101 degrees awarded in 2020), Tallahassee Community College (3,636 degrees), and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (2,166 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Tallahassee, FL was $187,400, and the homeownership rate was 58.2%.

Most people in Tallahassee, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Tallahassee, FL was 2 cars per household.

Tallahassee, FL borders Bainbridge, GA, Thomasville, GA, and Valdosta, GA.

About the photo: Old Florida Capitol, Tallahassee, FL

Photo by Chris Gent

Population & Diversity

Tallahassee, FL is home to a population of 385k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.98% of Tallahassee, FL residents were born outside of the country (23k people).

In 2018, there were 1.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (212k people) in Tallahassee, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 123k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.1% of Tallahassee, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Tallahassee, FL was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tallahassee, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tallahassee, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
212k ± 190
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 776
White (Hispanic)
19.5k ± 827

6.43%

Hispanic Population

24.4k people

6.43% of the people in Tallahassee, FL are hispanic (24.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tallahassee, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,006,483 ± 24,039 people
Haiti
335,997 ± 14,118 people
Colombia
281,766 ± 12,945 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,006,483 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 335,997 and Colombia with 281,766.

Foreign-Born Population

5.98%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

23k people

6.13%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

23.4k people

As of 2020, 5.98% of Tallahassee, FL residents (23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tallahassee, FL was 6.13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tallahassee, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,504 ± 507
Gulf War (2001-)
3,989 ± 595
Gulf War (1990s)
3,876 ± 639

Tallahassee, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tallahassee, FL employs 186k people. The largest industries in Tallahassee, FL are Public Administration (27,962 people), Educational Services (25,563 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (23,042 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($55,458), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,290), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($49,464).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,168. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

186k

2020 Value

± 3,807

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 2.67%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tallahassee, FL grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 182k employees to 186k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tallahassee, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (24,763 people), Management Occupations (19,066 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (17,998 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tallahassee, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

186k

2020 Value

± 3,807

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 2.67%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tallahassee, FL grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 182k employees to 186k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tallahassee, FL, are Public Administration (27,962 people), Educational Services (25,563 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (23,042 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tallahassee, FL, though some of these residents may live in Tallahassee, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,554

Median earning men ± $1,108

$31,181

Median earning women ± $603

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($50,279), Manufacturing ($44,773), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($41,546), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,514), and Information ($37,769).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,468
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,698
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
2,065
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.58M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.17M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$1.02M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Tallahassee, FL awarded 19,874 degrees. The student population of Tallahassee, FL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 27,093 male students and 38,926 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tallahassee, FL are White (10,420 and 54.3%), followed by Black or African American (4,261 and 22.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3,131 and 16.3%), and Two or More Races (660 and 3.44%).

The largest universities in Tallahassee, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida State University (13,101 and 65.9%), Tallahassee Community College (3,636 and 18.3%), and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (2,166 and 10.9%).

The most popular majors in Tallahassee, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,743 and 13.8%), General Psychology (991 and 4.99%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (723 and 3.64%).

The median tuition cost in Tallahassee, FL for a public four year colleges is $3,152 for in-state students and $14,524 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Tallahassee, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 32.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 66,019 (41% men and 59% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 66,019 students enrolled in Tallahassee, FL, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 31,949 records, of which 56.5% were women and 43.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
932 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
627 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
550 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tallahassee, FL was General Psychology with 932 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tallahassee, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Florida State University
13,101 degrees awarded
Tallahassee Community College
3,636 degrees awarded
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
2,166 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida State University with 13,101 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 8,288 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tallahassee, FL, which is 0.715 times less than the 11,586 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,420 degrees mean that there were 2.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4,261 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($3,152) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,877) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Measure

In 2020, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.93M), Some college (3.6M), and Bachelors Degree (3.09M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tallahassee, FL was $187,400 in 2020, which is 0.815 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $177,600 to $187,400, a 5.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Tallahassee, FL is 58.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Tallahassee, FL have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tallahassee, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tallahassee, FL is $53,423. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Tallahassee, FL was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $83,803, followed by Nassau County, FL and Monroe County, FL, with respective values of $72,998 and $72,012.

Housing

Property

$187,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,615

$87,763

Median Property Taxes

±$2,213

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tallahassee, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tallahassee, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.2%

Homeownership

2020

69.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 58.2% of the housing units in Tallahassee, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tallahassee, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tallahassee, FL was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $83,803, followed by Nassau County, FL and Monroe County, FL, with respective values of $72,998 and $72,012.

The following map shows all of the counties in Tallahassee, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,423

Median Household Income

± $1,441

151k

Number of Households

± 3,328

In 2020, the median household income of the 151k households in Tallahassee, FL grew to $53,423 from the previous year's value of $51,874.

The following chart displays the households in Tallahassee, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tallahassee, FL is from Florida.

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2020, the income inequality in Florida was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (8.98%)
Worked At Home (4.07%)

In 2018, 81.5% of workers in Tallahassee, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.98%) and those who worked at home (4.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tallahassee, FL have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.2% of the workforce in Tallahassee, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tallahassee, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tallahassee, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tallahassee, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tallahassee, FL (67.9k out of 363k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tallahassee, FL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Tallahassee, FL has health coverage, with 51.1% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.435% increase from the previous year (1379 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1645 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 592 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

1,385 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,385 patients per year. This represents a 0.435% increase from the previous year (1,379 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 29.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.44%

Uninsured

51.1%

Employer Coverage

12.6%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tallahassee, FL declined by 4.36% from 8.82% to 8.44%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tallahassee, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.