Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL

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2023 Population
133,180
0.0765% 1-year decline
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
47.5
1.93% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
15.4%
6.21% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$48,306
4.61% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$177,800
16.9% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
52,818
3.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL had a population of 133k people with a median age of 47.5 and a median household income of $48,306. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL declined from 133,282 to 133,180, a −0.0765% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,177 to $48,306, a 4.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.8%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (7.22%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.99%), White (Hispanic) (4.96%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.74%).

17.2% of the households in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, 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.

95.5% of the residents in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL are Bene's Career Academy (181 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL was $177,800, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%.

Most people in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 133k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.5% of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (14k people).

In 2023, there were 10.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.3k people) in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.62k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 6.65k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL are Spanish (14,346 households), Greek (1,283 households), and Arabic (1,273 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
68,705
Women
51.6%
64,350
Men
48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 133,055 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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Citizenship

95.5%
2023 Citizenship
95.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.5% of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    98.3k ± 2.88k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    9.62k ± 1.36k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.65k ± 1.2k
16.2%
Hispanic Population
21.5k people

In 2023, there were 10.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.3k people) in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.62k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 6.65k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

16.2% of the people in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL are hispanic (21.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,967 ± 1,081 people
  2. Mexico
    1,282 ± 875 people
  3. Canada
    1,055 ± 794 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL was Cuba, the natal country of 1,967 Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Mexico with 1,282 and Canada with 1,055.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.5%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
14k people
10.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
13.5k people

As of 2023, 10.5% of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL residents (14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    14,346 households (11.2%)
  2. Greek
    1,283 households (1.01%)
  3. Arabic
    1,273 households (0.998%)

17.2% of the households in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 11.2% of the households in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,679 ± 437
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,721 ± 366
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,693 ± 423

Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL employs 52.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL were Construction (4,940 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,192 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,508 people), and the highest paying industries were Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($118,042), Warehousing & storage ($106,370), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($91,225).

Males in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,695. The income inequality in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.4, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,025
Women
49.3%
26,793
Men
50.7%

The workforce of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL in 2023 was 52,818 people, with 49.3% woman, and 50.7% men.

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Occupations

52.8k
2023 Value
3.93%
1 Year growth
± 3.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 3.93%, from 50.8k employees to 52.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL, are Customer service representatives (1,839 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,790 people), and Retail salespersons (1,747 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52.8k
2023 Value
3.93%
1 Year growth
± 3.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 3.93%, from 50.8k employees to 52.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL, are Construction (4,940 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,192 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,508 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, 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

$42,488
Median earning men ± $1,795
$33,784
Median earning women ± $1,575

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($61,801), Information ($56,223), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,153).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,068), Manufacturing ($41,823), and Wholesale Trade ($40,417).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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

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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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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL awarded 181 degrees. The student population of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 61 male students and 227 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL are White (106 and 58.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (47 and 26%), Black or African American (20 and 11%), and Two or More Races (4 and 2.21%).

The largest universities in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Bene's Career Academy (181 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL are Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (51 and 28.2%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (41 and 22.7%), and General Cosmetology (30 and 16.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 288 students enrolled in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL, 21.2% men and 78.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 175 records, of which 85.7% were women and 14.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts
    51 degrees awarded
  2. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
    41 degrees awarded
  3. Massage Therapy
    18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL was Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts with 51 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Bene's Career Academy
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
181 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bene's Career Academy with 181 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 31 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL, which is 0.207 times less than the 150 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 106 degrees mean that there were 2.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 47 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.31% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.25% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (48.8k), Some college (21.7k), and Secondary Education (16.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL was $177,800 in 2023, which is 0.586 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $152,100 to $177,800, a 16.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL is 63.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$177,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,096
$37,934
Median Property Taxes
±$1,398

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 Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

63.4%
Homeownership
2023
67.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 63.4% of the housing units in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.8%.

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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.
$48,306
Median Household Income
± $1,405
59.8k
Number of Households
± 1,923

In 2023, the median household income of the 59.8k households in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL grew to $48,306 from the previous year's value of $46,177.

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Wage Distribution

0.4
2023 Wage GINI in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL
0.39
2022 Wage GINI in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL

In 2023, the income inequality in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL was 0.4 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.58% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (72.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.5%)
  3. Carpooled (8.61%)

In 2023, 72.9% of workers in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.61%).

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Commute Time

28.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.51% of the workforce in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, 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 Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL (20.2k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL is White, followed by Hispanic 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

85.1% of the population of Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 28% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 2.92% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.436% decrease from the previous year (1,376 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 486 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,370 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,370 patients per year. This represents a 0.436% decrease from the previous year (1,376 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.9%
Uninsured
28%
Employer Coverage
22.7%
Medicaid
17.6%
Medicare
14%
Non-Group
2.92%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pasco County (Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL declined by 1.96% from 15.2% to 14.9%.

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