Tallahassee, FL

Census Place

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2024 Population
201,875
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
28.2
0.714% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
23.6%
1.94% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$57,409
2.64% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$294,400
6.67% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
106,402
0.812% 1-year growth

About

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.

96% of the residents in Tallahassee, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tallahassee, FL are Florida State University (14,528 degrees awarded in 2023), Tallahassee Community College (3,059 degrees), and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (1,983 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Tallahassee, FL was $294,400, and the homeownership rate was 40.6%.

Most people in Tallahassee, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Tallahassee, FL was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Old Florida Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
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Population & Diversity

Tallahassee, FL is home to a population of 202k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.03% of Tallahassee, FL residents were born outside of the country (16.2k people).

In 2024, there were 1.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.5k people) in Tallahassee, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.63k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%
2024 Citizenship
96.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96% of Tallahassee, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tallahassee, FL was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tallahassee, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    96.5k ± 1.71k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    68.8k ± 1.84k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    8.63k ± 625
8.88%
Hispanic Population
17.9k people

In 2024, there were 1.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.5k people) in Tallahassee, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.63k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.88% of the people in Tallahassee, FL are hispanic (17.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tallahassee, FL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.
Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,008,771 ± 24,085 people
  2. Haiti
    353,350 ± 14,476 people
  3. Colombia
    307,955 ± 13,528 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,008,771 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 353,350 and Colombia with 307,955.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.03%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
16.2k people
7.91%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
15.8k people

As of 2024, 8.03% of Tallahassee, FL residents (16.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tallahassee, FL was 7.91%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,198 ± 297
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,880 ± 420
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,712 ± 360

Tallahassee, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Tallahassee, FL employs 106k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tallahassee, FL were Educational Services (17,025 people), Public Administration (13,692 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (13,219 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($88,684), Finance & Insurance ($57,657), and Public Administration ($54,914).

Employment

Occupations

106k
2024 Value
± 3,073
0.812%
1 Year growth
± 4.02%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tallahassee, FL grew at a rate of 0.812%, from 106k employees to 106k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tallahassee, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,281 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (10,720 people), and Management Occupations (10,507 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tallahassee, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

106k
2024 Value
± 3,073
0.812%
1 Year growth
± 4.02%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tallahassee, FL grew at a rate of 0.812%, from 106k employees to 106k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tallahassee, FL, are Educational Services (17,025 people), Public Administration (13,692 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (13,219 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,506
Median earning men ± $2,088
$33,970
Median earning women ± $1,761

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($65,609), Public Administration ($58,128), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,530).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($53,332), Wholesale Trade ($50,996), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,918).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
4.23%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Tallahassee, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody
Senator from Florida2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Tallahassee, FL awarded 20,925 degrees. The student population of Tallahassee, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 27,279 male students and 39,238 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tallahassee, FL are White (10,470 and 51.7%), Black or African American (4,402 and 21.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3,904 and 19.3%), and Two or More Races (766 and 3.78%).

The largest universities in Tallahassee, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida State University (14,528 and 69.4%), Tallahassee Community College (3,059 and 14.6%), and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (1,983 and 9.48%).

The most popular majors in Tallahassee, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,298 and 11%), General Psychology (1,040 and 4.97%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (755 and 3.61%).

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 2023 in Tallahassee, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 24.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 66,517 (41% men and 59% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 66,517 students enrolled in Tallahassee, FL, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 30,553 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    979 degrees awarded
  2. General Finance
    703 degrees awarded
  3. General Marketing & Marketing Management
    649 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tallahassee, FL was General Psychology with 979 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Florida State University
    14,528 degrees awarded
  2. Tallahassee Community College
    3,059 degrees awarded
  3. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
    1,983 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida State University with 14,528 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 8,018 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tallahassee, FL, which is 0.621 times less than the 12,907 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,470 degrees mean that there were 2.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4,402 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($3,152) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,877) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Tallahassee, FL was $294,400 in 2024, which is 0.885 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $276,000 to $294,400, a 6.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Tallahassee, FL is 40.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Tallahassee, FL have an average commute time of 19.1 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.

Housing

Property

$294,400
Median Property Value 2024
±$9,029
$34,661
Median Property Taxes
±$1,411

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 $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

40.6%
Homeownership
2024
70.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 40.6% of the housing units in Tallahassee, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 39.5%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$57,409
Median Household Income
± $2,189
85.3k
Number of Households
± 2,648

In 2024, the median household income of the 85.3k households in Tallahassee, FL grew to $57,409 from the previous year's value of $55,931.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tallahassee, FL is from Florida.
0.473
2023 Wage GINI in Florida
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2023, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (70.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.4%)
  3. Carpooled (8.25%)

In 2024, 70.3% of workers in Tallahassee, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.25%).

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.

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Commute Time

19.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tallahassee, FL have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Tallahassee, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tallahassee, FL (43.7k out of 185k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Two Or More.

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.

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Health

92.2% of the population of Tallahassee, FL has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 8.13% on Medicare, 18.3% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 39.6% between 18 and 34 years, 28% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

7.84%
Uninsured
50.7%
Employer Coverage
13.1%
Medicaid
8.13%
Medicare
18.3%
Non-Group
1.88%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tallahassee, FL declined by 3.07% from 8.09% to 7.84%.

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