Tallahassee, FL

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Tallahassee Overview

198,259
TOTAL POPULATION
93,308
MALE POPULATION
104,951
FEMALE POPULATION
88.91
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
27.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,803
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,462
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,899
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,703
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
111,121
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Tallahassee Zip Codes

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Race in Tallahassee

The most populous races in Tallahassee are White / Caucasian (104,303 | 52.6%), Black / African American (70,450 | 35.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (14,580 | 7.3%).
Race in Tallahassee
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,3204.2%
Black / African American70,45035.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific890.0%
Hispanic or Latino14,5807.3%
Native / Alaskan3940.2%
White / Caucasian104,30352.6%
Two or more Races11,3175.7%
Some other Race3,3861.7%
Total198,259100.0%

Ancestry in Tallahassee

The most populous ancestries reported in Tallahassee are English (17,419 | 8.8%), Irish (16,465 | 8.3%), German (16,184 | 8.2%), Italian (7,666 | 3.9%), and American (6,127 | 3.1%), together accounting for 32.2% of all Tallahassee residents.
Ancestry in Tallahassee
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,6930.9%
Albanian240.0%
American6,1273.1%
Arab7610.4%
Argentinean1500.1%
Armenian1290.1%
Australian880.0%
Austrian3290.2%
Bahamian3950.2%
Barbadian180.0%
Basque860.0%
Belgian1010.1%
Belizean140.0%
Bhutanese7220.4%
Blackfeet420.0%
Brazilian2880.2%
British1,4310.7%
British West Indian390.0%
Burmese6960.4%
Cajun70.0%
Canadian3230.2%
Carpatho Rusyn60.0%
Celtic820.0%
Central American1,5710.8%
Central American Indian1000.1%
Cherokee5850.3%
Chickasaw60.0%
Chilean1980.1%
Chippewa160.0%
Choctaw100.0%
Colombian7690.4%
Costa Rican1490.1%
Creek720.0%
Croatian1250.1%
Cuban2,4001.2%
Czech3870.2%
Czechoslovakian590.0%
Danish5600.3%
Delaware120.0%
Dominican7060.4%
Dutch1,0940.5%
Eastern European4380.2%
Ecuadorian1390.1%
Egyptian1580.1%
English17,4198.8%
Ethiopian10.0%
European2,7761.4%
Filipino1130.1%
Finnish1910.1%
French3,8561.9%
French Canadian6660.3%
German16,1848.2%
German Russian60.0%
Ghanaian510.0%
Greek8950.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro430.0%
Guatemalan1730.1%
Guyanese540.0%
Haitian1,5500.8%
Honduran2400.1%
Hungarian5510.3%
Icelander220.0%
Indian (Asian)2,4821.3%
Indonesian420.0%
Iranian1440.1%
Irish16,4658.3%
Iroquois390.0%
Israeli990.1%
Italian7,6663.9%
Jamaican1,4080.7%
Japanese670.0%
Jordanian410.0%
Korean1,4190.7%
Laotian90.0%
Latvian560.0%
Lebanese1890.1%
Liberian190.0%
Lithuanian2600.1%
Lumbee330.0%
Macedonian210.0%
Malaysian100.0%
Maltese120.0%
Mexican2,2891.1%
Mexican American Indian2210.1%
Mongolian410.0%
Moroccan170.0%
Native Hawaiian170.0%
Navajo100.0%
Nicaraguan4460.2%
Nigerian6380.3%
Northern European3440.2%
Norwegian1,2020.6%
Osage60.0%
Pakistani3900.2%
Palestinian360.0%
Panamanian4240.2%
Paraguayan1000.1%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Peruvian1940.1%
Polish3,6941.9%
Portuguese3570.2%
Puerto Rican2,7141.4%
Romanian1150.1%
Russian1,4150.7%
Salvadoran1390.1%
Samoan990.1%
Scandinavian3100.2%
Scotch-Irish2,2071.1%
Scottish3,1941.6%
Seminole180.0%
Serbian1270.1%
Sierra Leonean80.0%
Sioux200.0%
Slavic1020.1%
Slovak1480.1%
Slovene790.0%
Somali90.0%
South American2,1741.1%
Spaniard8480.4%
Spanish4160.2%
Sri Lankan6740.3%
Subsaharan African2,5971.3%
Sudanese270.0%
Swedish7420.4%
Swiss4440.2%
Syrian1130.1%
Thai3,1611.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian810.0%
Turkish1490.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander740.0%
Ugandan180.0%
Ukrainian3380.2%
Uruguayan80.0%
Venezuelan6160.3%
Vietnamese1500.1%
Welsh1,3440.7%
West Indian6630.3%
Yugoslavian300.0%
Zimbabwean50.0%
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Immigrants in Tallahassee

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tallahassee came from Asia (6,644 | 3.4%), Latin America (4,344 | 2.2%), South Central Asia (2,357 | 1.2%), Eastern Asia (2,274 | 1.1%), and Caribbean (2,096 | 1.1%), together accounting for 8.9% of all Tallahassee residents.
Immigrants in Tallahassee
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,3950.7%
Albania350.0%
Argentina410.0%
Asia6,6443.4%
Australia270.0%
Austria50.0%
Bahamas1310.1%
Bangladesh1300.1%
Belize60.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina320.0%
Brazil3670.2%
Cameroon190.0%
Canada4920.3%
Caribbean2,0961.1%
Central America8560.4%
Chile80.0%
China1,8250.9%
Colombia2360.1%
Costa Rica140.0%
Croatia100.0%
Cuba6130.3%
Dominican Republic1440.1%
Eastern Africa3330.2%
Eastern Asia2,2741.1%
Eastern Europe5930.3%
Ecuador470.0%
Egypt1340.1%
El Salvador90.0%
England1420.1%
Ethiopia90.0%
Europe1,7320.9%
France940.1%
Germany3690.2%
Ghana830.0%
Greece170.0%
Guatemala750.0%
Guyana500.0%
Haiti4500.2%
Honduras880.0%
Hong Kong500.0%
Hungary390.0%
India1,8780.9%
Indonesia90.0%
Iran1790.1%
Iraq160.0%
Israel1700.1%
Italy350.0%
Jamaica5010.3%
Japan1820.1%
Jordan300.0%
Kazakhstan160.0%
Kenya1570.1%
Korea2670.1%
Kuwait60.0%
Latin America4,3442.2%
Lebanon150.0%
Liberia190.0%
Lithuania130.0%
Malaysia430.0%
Mexico4890.3%
Middle Africa920.1%
Nepal590.0%
Netherlands220.0%
Nicaragua150.0%
Nigeria4480.2%
Northern Africa1610.1%
Northern Europe4470.2%
Oceania490.0%
Pakistan600.0%
Panama1600.1%
Peru270.0%
Philippines7730.4%
Poland80.0%
Portugal60.0%
Romania380.0%
Russia2960.2%
Saudi Arabia560.0%
Scotland80.0%
Serbia770.0%
Sierra Leone480.0%
South Africa900.1%
South America1,3920.7%
South Central Asia2,3571.2%
South Eastern Asia1,5080.8%
Southern Europe2020.1%
Spain1440.1%
Sri Lanka100.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines100.0%
Sudan120.0%
Sweden490.0%
Syria820.0%
Taiwan2330.1%
Thailand1840.1%
Trinidad and Tobago670.0%
Turkey800.0%
Ukraine140.0%
Uruguay80.0%
Uzbekistan250.0%
Venezuela5640.3%
Vietnam4500.2%
Western Africa6970.4%
Western Asia4790.2%
Western Europe4900.3%
Zaire730.0%
Zimbabwe300.0%
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Sex and Age in Tallahassee

Sex and Age in Tallahassee

The most populous age groups in Tallahassee are 20 to 24 Years (18,521 | 19.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (21,069 | 20.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Tallahassee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,945 (5.3%)4,283 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years5,207 (5.6%)4,105 (3.9%)
10 to 14 Years4,708 (5.1%)4,445 (4.2%)
15 to 19 Years9,023 (9.7%)13,074 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Years18,521 (19.9%)21,069 (20.1%)
25 to 29 Years8,592 (9.2%)9,206 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years6,803 (7.3%)6,803 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years5,498 (5.9%)5,581 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years4,669 (5.0%)5,693 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years4,325 (4.6%)4,357 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years4,231 (4.5%)4,559 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years3,303 (3.5%)4,055 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years4,143 (4.4%)4,853 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years3,486 (3.7%)4,468 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years2,582 (2.8%)3,036 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years1,524 (1.6%)2,365 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years909 (1.0%)1,395 (1.3%)
85 Years and over839 (0.9%)1,604 (1.5%)
Total93,308 (100.0%)104,951 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Tallahassee

Median Family Size in Tallahassee

The median family size in Tallahassee is 2.98 persons per family, with single female/mother families (11,076 | 30.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,491 | 9.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Tallahassee
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple21,783 (59.9%)3.00
Single Male/Father3,491 (9.6%)2.71
Single Female/Mother11,076 (30.5%)3.04
Total Families36,350 (100.0%)2.98

Median Household Size in Tallahassee

The median household size in Tallahassee is 2.21 persons per household, with single female/mother households (11,076 | 13.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (45,496 | 55.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.52 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Tallahassee
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple21,783 (26.6%)3.01
Single Male/Father3,491 (4.3%)3.07
Single Female/Mother11,076 (13.5%)3.20
Non-family45,496 (55.6%)1.52
Total Households81,846 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Tallahassee

Out of a total of 81,846 households in Tallahassee, 36,350 (44.4%) are family households, while 45,496 (55.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 17,988, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 30,898.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tallahassee
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-30,898 (37.8%)
2-Person Households17,988 (22.0%)9,290 (11.4%)
3-Person Households8,567 (10.5%)3,003 (3.7%)
4-Person Households6,161 (7.5%)2,074 (2.5%)
5-Person Households2,437 (3.0%)136 (0.2%)
6-Person Households897 (1.1%)87 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households300 (0.4%)8 (0.0%)
Total36,350 (44.4%)45,496 (55.6%)

Female Fertility in Tallahassee

Fertility by Age in Tallahassee

Average fertility rate in Tallahassee is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Tallahassee
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years77 (3.6%)6.0
20 to 34 years1,531 (72.4%)41.0
35 to 50 years508 (24.0%)30.0
Total2,116 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tallahassee

62.5% of women with births (2,116) in Tallahassee are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 84.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 25.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tallahassee
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years12 (15.6%)65 (84.4%)
20 to 34 years932 (60.9%)599 (39.1%)
35 to 50 years378 (74.4%)130 (25.6%)
Total1,322 (62.5%)794 (37.5%)

Fertility by Education in Tallahassee

Average fertility rate in Tallahassee is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 11.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 37.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Tallahassee
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School72 (3.4%)11.0
High School Diploma318 (15.0%)32.0
College or Associate's Degree796 (37.6%)28.0
Bachelor's Degree454 (21.5%)32.0
Graduate Degree476 (22.5%)60.0
Total2,116 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tallahassee

37.5% of women with births in Tallahassee are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 67.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tallahassee
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School35 (48.6%)37 (51.4%)
High School Diploma223 (70.1%)95 (29.9%)
College or Associate's Degree263 (33.0%)533 (67.0%)
Bachelor's Degree351 (77.3%)103 (22.7%)
Graduate Degree451 (94.8%)25 (5.2%)
Total1,322 (62.5%)794 (37.5%)

Income in Tallahassee

Income Overview in Tallahassee

Per Capita Income in Tallahassee is $33,803, while median incomes of families and households are $80,462 and $52,899 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income198,259$33,803
Median Family Income36,350$80,462
Mean Family Income36,350$113,649
Median Household Income81,846$52,899
Mean Household Income81,846$79,696
Income Deficit36,350$10,703
Wage / Income Gap (%)198,25915.13%
Wage / Income Gap ($)198,25984.87¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index198,2590.52

Earnings by Sex in Tallahassee

Average Earnings in Tallahassee are $29,025, $31,732 for men and $26,932 for women, a difference of 15.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Tallahassee
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male56,214 (47.1%)$31,732
Female63,068 (52.9%)$26,932
Total119,282 (100.0%)$29,025

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tallahassee

The most common earnings brackets in Tallahassee are $100,000+ for men (6,195 | 11.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (4,993 | 7.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tallahassee
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,658 (6.5%)4,993 (7.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,766 (4.9%)4,492 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,849 (5.1%)4,079 (6.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,418 (4.3%)2,667 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,183 (3.9%)3,000 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,743 (3.1%)2,177 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,797 (5.0%)2,216 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,191 (2.1%)2,194 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,258 (2.2%)1,995 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,044 (3.6%)2,244 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,106 (7.3%)4,370 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,440 (6.1%)4,262 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,760 (4.9%)3,646 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,121 (3.8%)3,224 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,557 (4.5%)2,995 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,733 (3.1%)2,453 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,229 (7.5%)3,219 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,691 (4.8%)2,455 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,475 (6.2%)2,733 (4.3%)
$100,000+6,195 (11.0%)3,654 (5.8%)
Total56,214 (100.0%)63,068 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tallahassee

Average earnings in Tallahassee are $46,632 for men and $39,732 for women, a difference of 14.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $70,960, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,464. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,035, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,921.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tallahassee
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,464$23,921
High School Diploma$30,390$26,387
College or Associate's Degree$39,065$32,129
Bachelor's Degree$56,325$45,869
Graduate Degree$70,960$55,035
Total$46,632$39,732

Family Income in Tallahassee

Family Income Brackets in Tallahassee

According to the Tallahassee family income data, there are 6,289 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 763 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Tallahassee
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,6724.6%
$10,000 to $14,9997632.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992,2546.2%
$25,000 to $34,9992,5817.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994,10811.3%
$50,000 to $74,9995,74315.8%
$75,000 to $99,9995,05313.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996,28917.3%
$150,000 to $199,9993,3089.1%
$200,000+4,58012.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tallahassee

4-person families (5,767 | 15.9%) account for the highest median family income in Tallahassee with $102,753 per family, while 2-person families (19,506 | 53.7%) have the highest median income of $37,076 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tallahassee
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families19,506 (53.7%)$74,152
3-Person Families7,942 (21.8%)$80,394
4-Person Families5,767 (15.9%)$102,753
5-Person Families2,064 (5.7%)$96,908
6-Person Families832 (2.3%)$54,375
7+ Person Families239 (0.7%)$76,641
Total36,350 (100.0%)$80,462

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tallahassee

The median family income in Tallahassee is $80,462, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,188) having the highest median family income of $140,326, while families with no earners (4,465) have the lowest median family income of $49,340, accounting for 6.0% and 12.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Tallahassee
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,465 (12.3%)$49,340
1 Earner13,313 (36.6%)$51,683
2 Earners16,384 (45.1%)$102,007
3+ Earners2,188 (6.0%)$140,326
Total36,350 (100.0%)$80,462

Household Income in Tallahassee

Household Income Brackets in Tallahassee

With 13,914 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Tallahassee, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 4,010 households (4.9%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Tallahassee
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008,1039.9%
$10,000 to $14,9994,1745.1%
$15,000 to $24,9998,1039.9%
$25,000 to $34,9997,8579.6%
$35,000 to $49,99911,29513.8%
$50,000 to $74,99913,91417.0%
$75,000 to $99,9999,41211.5%
$100,000 to $149,9999,57611.7%
$150,000 to $199,9994,0104.9%
$200,000+5,5666.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Tallahassee

The median household income in Tallahassee is $52,899, with the highest median household income of $68,929 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 21,152 households (25.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,390, with 16,861 households (20.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Tallahassee
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16,861 (20.6%)$24,390
25 to 44 Years29,441 (36.0%)$59,004
45 to 64 Years21,152 (25.8%)$68,929
65+ Years14,392 (17.6%)$61,179
Total81,846 (100.0%)$52,899

Poverty in Tallahassee

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tallahassee

With 23.0% poverty level for males and 25.5% for females among the residents of Tallahassee, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10,494 males (50.6%) and 11,941 females (51.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tallahassee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,051 (22.0%)1,101 (26.3%)
5 Years185 (17.4%)85 (17.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,630 (27.6%)1,216 (22.9%)
12 to 14 Years345 (12.2%)611 (24.1%)
15 Years161 (17.4%)144 (14.1%)
16 and 17 Years336 (19.9%)337 (20.6%)
18 to 24 Years10,494 (50.6%)11,941 (51.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,995 (13.3%)2,890 (18.5%)
35 to 44 Years884 (8.9%)1,620 (14.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,207 (14.2%)1,285 (14.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,078 (14.8%)1,286 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years553 (9.3%)791 (10.8%)
75 Years and over255 (8.0%)774 (15.8%)
Total20,174 (23.0%)24,081 (25.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tallahassee

According to the poverty statistics in Tallahassee, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.0% of males and 89.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tallahassee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,733 (78.0%)3,090 (73.7%)
5 Years876 (82.6%)411 (82.9%)
6 to 11 Years4,274 (72.4%)4,084 (77.1%)
12 to 14 Years2,479 (87.8%)1,919 (75.8%)
15 Years763 (82.6%)876 (85.9%)
16 and 17 Years1,355 (80.1%)1,299 (79.4%)
18 to 24 Years10,224 (49.3%)11,192 (48.4%)
25 to 34 Years13,041 (86.7%)12,742 (81.5%)
35 to 44 Years9,076 (91.1%)9,313 (85.2%)
45 to 54 Years7,268 (85.8%)7,469 (85.3%)
55 to 64 Years6,200 (85.2%)7,472 (85.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,413 (90.7%)6,502 (89.1%)
75 Years and over2,920 (92.0%)4,112 (84.2%)
Total67,622 (77.0%)70,481 (74.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tallahassee

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tallahassee show that 3.6% or 788 of the total 21,783 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 47.8%, comprising of 54 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.2%, which includes 289 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tallahassee
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children12,785 (97.8%)289 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children6,852 (95.8%)298 (4.2%)
3 or 4 Children1,299 (89.8%)147 (10.2%)
5 or more Children59 (52.2%)54 (47.8%)
Total20,995 (96.4%)788 (3.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tallahassee

According to the poverty data in Tallahassee, 18.6% or 651 single-father households and 27.8% or 3,077 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 71 households (29.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 204 households (95.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tallahassee
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children333 (17.2%)583 (14.9%)
1 or 2 Children247 (18.8%)1,724 (28.4%)
3 or 4 Children71 (29.0%)566 (63.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)204 (95.8%)
Total651 (18.6%)3,077 (27.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tallahassee

The poverty data for Tallahassee shows that 788 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 3,728 of the single-parent households (25.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 54 households (47.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 204 household (95.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tallahassee
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children289 (2.2%)916 (15.7%)
1 or 2 Children298 (4.2%)1,971 (26.7%)
3 or 4 Children147 (10.2%)637 (56.0%)
5 or more Children54 (47.8%)204 (95.8%)
Total788 (3.6%)3,728 (25.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Tallahassee

Employment by Class of Employer in Tallahassee

Among the 101,139 employed individuals in Tallahassee, private company employees (56,018 | 55.4%), state government employees (21,669 | 21.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (8,667 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Tallahassee
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees56,01855.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,1133.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,3744.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations8,6678.6%
Local Government Employees5,5385.5%
State Government Employees21,66921.4%
Federal Government Employees1,6571.6%
Unpaid Family Workers1030.1%
Total101,139100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Tallahassee

According to the labor force statistics for Tallahassee, out of the total population over 16 years of age (168,620), 65.9% or 111,121 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 7,223 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.6% or 11,783 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.3% or 1,810 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Tallahassee
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,154 (35.5%)1,810 (25.3%)
20 to 24 Years29,059 (73.4%)2,499 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Years15,288 (85.9%)535 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years11,783 (86.6%)507 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years17,946 (83.7%)628 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years14,362 (82.2%)589 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years5,371 (73.0%)354 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years5,137 (57.1%)149 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years4,234 (31.2%)144 (3.4%)
75 Years and over786 (9.1%)17 (2.2%)
Total111,121 (65.9%)7,223 (6.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tallahassee

According to labor force statistics for Tallahassee, 80.6% of individuals (69,857) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (86,671) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 2,724 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.1% or 38,259 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.3% or 369 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tallahassee
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,268 (56.7%)651 (11.3%)
High School Diploma9,919 (69.1%)1,292 (9.0%)
College / Associate Degree18,455 (79.8%)763 (3.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher38,259 (88.1%)999 (2.3%)
Total69,857 (80.6%)3,380 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Tallahassee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tallahassee are Community & Social Service (18,550 | 17.9%), Education Instruction & Library (10,731 | 10.3%), Management (9,939 | 9.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (8,151 | 7.9%), and Business & Financial (6,246 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Tallahassee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tallahassee, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.6%), Computers & Mathematics (62.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (59.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.8%), Health Technologists (74.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (68.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Tallahassee
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,887 (49.2%)5,052 (50.8%)
Business & Financial2,969 (47.5%)3,277 (52.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,845 (59.4%)3,306 (40.6%)
Computers & Mathematics3,016 (62.6%)1,804 (37.4%)
Architecture & Engineering1,044 (81.6%)235 (18.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science785 (38.3%)1,267 (61.7%)
Community & Social Service 7,867 (42.4%)10,683 (57.6%)
Education, Arts & Media762 (31.9%)1,630 (68.1%)
Legal Services & Support1,678 (50.9%)1,620 (49.1%)
Education Instruction & Library4,419 (41.2%)6,312 (58.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,008 (47.3%)1,121 (52.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,341 (22.2%)4,710 (77.8%)
Health Technologists869 (25.5%)2,540 (74.5%)
Total (Category)21,909 (44.8%)27,028 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)49,219 (47.5%)54,453 (52.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Tallahassee are Food Preparation & Serving (7,410 | 7.1%), Personal Care & Service (3,168 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,114 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (2,790 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (2,290 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Tallahassee

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Tallahassee, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (69.4%), Law Enforcement (61.2%), and Security & Protection (58.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.0%), Personal Care & Service (70.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Tallahassee
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support530 (19.0%)2,260 (81.0%)
Security & Protection1,345 (58.7%)945 (41.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention615 (56.0%)483 (44.0%)
Law Enforcement730 (61.2%)462 (38.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,784 (51.1%)3,626 (48.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,160 (69.4%)954 (30.6%)
Personal Care & Service941 (29.7%)2,227 (70.3%)
Total (Category)8,760 (46.7%)10,012 (53.3%)
Total (Overall)49,219 (47.5%)54,453 (52.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tallahassee are Office & Administration (14,130 | 13.6%), and Sales & Related (9,972 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Tallahassee

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Tallahassee
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,683 (47.0%)5,289 (53.0%)
Office & Administration3,872 (27.4%)10,258 (72.6%)
Total (Category)8,555 (35.5%)15,547 (64.5%)
Total (Overall)49,219 (47.5%)54,453 (52.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tallahassee are Construction & Extraction (2,437 | 2.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,719 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (190 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Tallahassee

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Tallahassee
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry125 (65.8%)65 (34.2%)
Construction & Extraction2,254 (92.5%)183 (7.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,628 (94.7%)91 (5.3%)
Total (Category)4,007 (92.2%)339 (7.8%)
Total (Overall)49,219 (47.5%)54,453 (52.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tallahassee are Material Moving (2,729 | 2.6%), Transportation (2,704 | 2.6%), and Production (2,082 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Tallahassee

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Tallahassee
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,445 (69.4%)637 (30.6%)
Transportation2,384 (88.2%)320 (11.8%)
Material Moving2,159 (79.1%)570 (20.9%)
Total (Category)5,988 (79.7%)1,527 (20.3%)
Total (Overall)49,219 (47.5%)54,453 (52.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Tallahassee

Employment Industries in Tallahassee

The major employment industries in Tallahassee include Educational Services (16,383 | 15.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,252 | 12.8%), Public Administration (12,846 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (11,395 | 11.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (10,750 | 10.4%).
Employment Industries in Tallahassee

Employment Industries by Sex in Tallahassee

The Tallahassee industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (84.5%), and Wholesale Trade (79.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.3%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (59.7%), and Finance & Insurance (58.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tallahassee
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting384 (71.5%)153 (28.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction23 (40.4%)34 (59.7%)
Construction3,194 (84.5%)588 (15.5%)
Manufacturing1,667 (62.9%)984 (37.1%)
Wholesale Trade1,101 (79.0%)293 (21.0%)
Retail Trade6,210 (54.5%)5,185 (45.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,004 (72.7%)751 (27.3%)
Utilities185 (69.6%)81 (30.4%)
Information844 (58.7%)593 (41.3%)
Finance & Insurance1,564 (41.7%)2,189 (58.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing753 (53.1%)665 (46.9%)
Professional & Scientific5,069 (54.2%)4,289 (45.8%)
Enterprise Management18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2,104 (46.6%)2,407 (53.4%)
Educational Services7,093 (43.3%)9,290 (56.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,745 (20.7%)10,507 (79.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,094 (52.6%)984 (47.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,264 (49.0%)5,486 (51.0%)
Public Administration5,580 (43.4%)7,266 (56.6%)
Total49,219 (47.5%)54,453 (52.5%)

Education in Tallahassee

School Enrollment in Tallahassee

The most common levels of schooling among the 77,938 students in Tallahassee are college / undergraduate (41,069 | 52.7%), graduate / professional (9,115 | 11.7%), and high school (8,199 | 10.5%).
School Enrollment in Tallahassee
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,8763.7%
Kindergarten1,7242.2%
Elementary School7,4979.6%
Middle School7,4589.6%
High School8,19910.5%
College / Undergraduate41,06952.7%
Graduate / Professional9,11511.7%
Total77,938100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tallahassee

Out of a total of 77,938 students who are enrolled in schools in Tallahassee, 6,781 (8.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 71,157 (91.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 996 (43.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15,706 (99.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tallahassee
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,273 (56.1%)996 (43.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,235 (81.1%)1,689 (18.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,867 (88.1%)1,059 (11.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,462 (85.1%)780 (14.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15,706 (99.3%)118 (0.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds25,569 (95.8%)1,110 (4.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7,122 (92.8%)551 (7.2%)
35 Years and over1,949 (81.2%)452 (18.8%)
Total71,157 (91.3%)6,781 (8.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tallahassee

Business (9,699 | 16.4%), social sciences (8,177 | 13.8%), science & technology (5,165 | 8.7%), education (5,134 | 8.6%), and arts & humanities (4,791 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 59,335 individuals in Tallahassee who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tallahassee
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,8354.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,9986.7%
Physical & Health Sciences1,9353.3%
Psychology3,6466.1%
Social Sciences8,17713.8%
Engineering2,2573.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies6871.2%
Science & Technology5,1658.7%
Business9,69916.4%
Education5,1348.6%
Literature & Languages3,2545.5%
Liberal Arts & History3,0685.2%
Visual & Performing Arts2,5754.3%
Communications2,1143.6%
Arts & Humanities4,7918.1%
Total59,335100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Tallahassee

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tallahassee

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tallahassee are males with 2 vehicles (21,557, accounting for 46.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (21,954, making up 42.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tallahassee
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,700 (3.6%)2,087 (4.1%)
1 Vehicle12,759 (27.3%)16,606 (32.4%)
2 Vehicles21,557 (46.2%)21,954 (42.8%)
3 Vehicles7,215 (15.4%)7,336 (14.3%)
4 Vehicles2,541 (5.4%)2,531 (4.9%)
5 or more Vehicles928 (2.0%)740 (1.4%)
Total46,700 (100.0%)51,254 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Tallahassee

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tallahassee are 15 to 19 minutes (22,680 commuters, 25.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (18,542 commuters, 20.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (14,751 commuters, 16.4%).
Commute Time in Tallahassee
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,3952.7%
5 to 9 Minutes11,50112.8%
10 to 14 Minutes18,54220.6%
15 to 19 Minutes22,68025.2%
20 to 24 Minutes14,75116.4%
25 to 29 Minutes5,1455.7%
30 to 34 Minutes8,2839.2%
35 to 39 Minutes1,0641.2%
40 to 44 Minutes1,2051.3%
45 to 59 Minutes2,0802.3%
60 to 89 Minutes1,2561.4%
90 or more Minutes9811.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Tallahassee

The most common commute times in Tallahassee are 15 to 19 minutes (11,086 commuters, 26.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (11,594 commuters, 24.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Tallahassee
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,251 (2.9%)1,144 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,785 (11.2%)6,716 (14.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes8,767 (20.5%)9,775 (20.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,086 (26.0%)11,594 (24.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,664 (17.9%)7,087 (15.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,255 (5.3%)2,890 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,939 (9.2%)4,344 (9.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes456 (1.1%)608 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes504 (1.2%)701 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes890 (2.1%)1,190 (2.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes558 (1.3%)698 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes535 (1.3%)446 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tallahassee

The most frequent times of departure to work in Tallahassee are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (6,200, 14.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (8,900, 18.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tallahassee
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,334 (3.1%)1,049 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM637 (1.5%)341 (0.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,394 (3.3%)740 (1.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,719 (4.0%)2,032 (4.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,995 (7.0%)3,784 (8.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,858 (13.7%)6,889 (14.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,200 (14.5%)8,900 (18.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,119 (12.0%)6,504 (13.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,788 (8.9%)3,440 (7.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,750 (8.8%)3,894 (8.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,706 (6.3%)1,920 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM744 (1.7%)405 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,351 (7.9%)3,537 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,095 (7.2%)3,758 (8.0%)
Total42,690 (100.0%)47,193 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Tallahassee

Occupancy by Ownership in Tallahassee

Of the total 81,846 dwellings in Tallahassee, owner-occupied units account for 32,606 (39.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 49,240 (60.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Tallahassee
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units32,60639.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units49,24060.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units81,846100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Tallahassee

Occupancy by Household Size in Tallahassee
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household30,89837.8%
2-Person Household27,27833.3%
3-Person Household11,57014.1%
4+ Person Household12,10014.8%
Total Housing Units81,846100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tallahassee

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tallahassee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household9,863 (31.9%)21,035 (68.1%)
2-Person Household12,437 (45.6%)14,841 (54.4%)
3-Person Household4,817 (41.6%)6,753 (58.4%)
4+ Person Household5,489 (45.4%)6,611 (54.6%)
Total Housing Units32,606 (39.8%)49,240 (60.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tallahassee

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tallahassee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,001 (24.2%)3,135 (75.8%)
High School Diploma3,273 (31.4%)7,152 (68.6%)
College/Associate Degree7,301 (26.6%)20,179 (73.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21,031 (52.8%)18,774 (47.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tallahassee

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tallahassee
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years34,37242.0%
35 to 44 Years11,93014.6%
45 to 54 Years10,70413.1%
55 to 64 Years10,44812.8%
65 to 74 Years8,95110.9%
75 to 84 Years3,9854.9%
85 Years and Over1,4561.8%
Total81,846100.0%

Housing Finances in Tallahassee

Median Income by Occupancy in Tallahassee

Median Income by Occupancy in Tallahassee
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied32,606 (39.8%)$93,260
Renter-Occupied49,240 (60.2%)$37,144
Average81,846 (100.0%)$52,899

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tallahassee

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tallahassee
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000797 (2.4%)4,463 (9.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999351 (1.1%)2,491 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999960 (2.9%)3,178 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999660 (2.0%)3,546 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999647 (2.0%)3,262 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,734 (5.3%)6,104 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,093 (9.5%)8,227 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,123 (15.7%)8,757 (17.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,159 (12.8%)5,217 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,809 (20.9%)2,750 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more8,273 (25.4%)1,245 (2.5%)
Total32,606 (100.0%)49,240 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tallahassee

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tallahassee
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300885 (2.7%)664 (1.3%)
$300 to $4993,860 (11.8%)1,471 (3.0%)
$500 to $7995,393 (16.5%)5,859 (11.9%)
$800 to $9993,165 (9.7%)8,534 (17.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4997,067 (21.7%)21,242 (43.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,146 (15.8%)7,424 (15.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,930 (9.0%)1,903 (3.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,234 (6.9%)863 (1.8%)
$3,000 or more1,926 (5.9%)372 (0.8%)
Total32,606 (100.0%)49,240 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Tallahassee

Housing Structures in Tallahassee

Housing Structures in Tallahassee
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached34,69142.4%
Single Unit, Attached9,01611.0%
2 Unit Apartments2,5343.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,9548.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,0376.1%
10 or more Apartments22,35827.3%
Mobile Home / Other1,2561.5%
Total81,846100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tallahassee

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tallahassee
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached26,976 (77.8%)7,715 (22.2%)
Single Unit, Attached4,097 (45.4%)4,919 (54.6%)
2 Unit Apartments174 (6.9%)2,360 (93.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments250 (3.6%)6,704 (96.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments186 (3.7%)4,851 (96.3%)
10 or more Apartments331 (1.5%)22,027 (98.5%)
Mobile Home / Other592 (47.1%)664 (52.9%)
Total32,606 (39.8%)49,240 (60.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tallahassee

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tallahassee
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room69 (0.2%)1,573 (3.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms707 (2.2%)16,218 (32.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms10,756 (33.0%)23,695 (48.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms12,479 (38.3%)6,306 (12.8%)
8 or more Rooms8,595 (26.4%)1,448 (2.9%)
Total32,606 (100.0%)49,240 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tallahassee

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tallahassee
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,486 (19.9%)3,569 (7.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas458 (1.4%)408 (0.8%)
Electricity24,994 (76.6%)44,661 (90.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene175 (0.5%)101 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)16 (0.0%)
All other Fuels173 (0.5%)28 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used320 (1.0%)457 (0.9%)
Total32,606 (100.0%)49,240 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Tallahassee

Household Vehicle Usage in Tallahassee
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle691 (2.1%)6,122 (12.4%)
1 Vehicle11,210 (34.4%)24,518 (49.8%)
2 Vehicles14,867 (45.6%)13,779 (28.0%)
3 or more Vehicles5,838 (17.9%)4,821 (9.8%)
Total32,606 (100.0%)49,240 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Tallahassee

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tallahassee

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,61920,987
Median Property Value$247,800$260,300
Median Household Income$77,600$5,857
Monthly Housing Costs$564$1,884
Real Estate Taxes$2,135$547

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tallahassee

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tallahassee
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000362 (3.1%)318 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,019 (8.8%)605 (2.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,656 (48.7%)11,809 (56.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,561 (30.6%)6,168 (29.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999643 (5.5%)1,527 (7.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999181 (1.6%)128 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more197 (1.7%)432 (2.1%)
Total11,619 (100.0%)20,987 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tallahassee

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tallahassee
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000563 (4.9%)307 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,122 (9.7%)585 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999942 (8.1%)1,145 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,449 (12.5%)792 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,613 (13.9%)1,644 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,721 (14.8%)3,510 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,793 (15.4%)2,438 (11.6%)
$150,000 or more2,416 (20.8%)5,016 (23.9%)
Total11,619 (100.0%)20,987 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tallahassee

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tallahassee
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,521 (30.3%)103,410 (492.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,331 (20.1%)7,076 (33.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,856 (16.0%)5,810 (27.7%)
4.0x or more3,887 (33.5%)2,954 (14.1%)
Total11,619 (100.0%)20,987 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tallahassee

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tallahassee
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,937 (16.7%)137 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4992,058 (17.7%)2,195 (10.5%)
$800 to $1,4996,938 (59.7%)3,819 (18.2%)
Total11,619 (100.0%)20,987 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Tallahassee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tallahassee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tallahassee
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years10,604 (97.8%)244 (2.2%)
6 to 18 Years28,632 (95.2%)1,434 (4.8%)
19 to 25 Years47,064 (89.6%)5,461 (10.4%)
26 to 34 Years22,663 (86.5%)3,533 (13.5%)
35 to 44 Years18,283 (87.5%)2,610 (12.5%)
45 to 54 Years15,297 (88.8%)1,932 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years14,397 (89.8%)1,630 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years13,009 (98.1%)250 (1.9%)
75 Years and older8,061 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total178,010 (91.2%)17,094 (8.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tallahassee

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tallahassee
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born10,604 (97.8%)244 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen28,632 (95.2%)1,434 (4.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen47,064 (89.6%)5,461 (10.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tallahassee

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tallahassee
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00031,750 (89.8%)3,590 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99933,353 (87.9%)4,590 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99927,916 (89.9%)3,141 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99920,977 (90.9%)2,092 (9.1%)
$100,000 and over51,178 (95.9%)2,170 (4.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tallahassee

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tallahassee
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,262 (39.3%)6,677 (61.6%)
6 to 18 Years9,213 (30.6%)20,797 (69.2%)
19 to 25 Years4,408 (8.4%)43,361 (82.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,692 (10.3%)20,643 (78.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,811 (13.5%)16,250 (77.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,630 (15.3%)13,358 (77.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,876 (17.9%)12,236 (76.3%)
65 to 74 Years12,316 (92.9%)8,265 (62.3%)
75 Years and over7,986 (99.1%)5,301 (65.8%)
Total49,194 (25.2%)146,888 (75.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tallahassee

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tallahassee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years111 (2.2%)22 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years980 (7.8%)624 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years3,172 (8.0%)2,908 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,371 (13.1%)3,574 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,257 (21.1%)1,670 (22.9%)
75 Years and over1,374 (43.3%)2,278 (46.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tallahassee

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Tallahassee: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years50 (0.4%)97 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years271 (0.7%)320 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years835 (3.3%)226 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years507 (8.5%)517 (7.1%)
75 Years and over716 (22.6%)734 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Tallahassee: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years98 (2.0%)22 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years180 (1.4%)265 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years231 (0.6%)408 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years657 (2.6%)699 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years172 (2.9%)191 (2.6%)
75 Years and over278 (8.8%)520 (10.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Tallahassee: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years962 (7.6%)428 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,432 (6.1%)1,679 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,557 (6.1%)1,703 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years352 (5.9%)309 (4.2%)
75 Years and over307 (9.7%)523 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Tallahassee: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years115 (0.9%)77 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years408 (1.0%)365 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,516 (5.9%)1,727 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years656 (11.0%)1,038 (14.2%)
75 Years and over609 (19.2%)1,659 (34.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Tallahassee: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years176 (1.4%)65 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years106 (0.3%)111 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years535 (2.1%)494 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years218 (3.6%)131 (1.8%)
75 Years and over224 (7.1%)653 (13.4%)

Technology Access in Tallahassee

Computing Device Access in Tallahassee

Computing Device Access in Tallahassee
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop69,45284.9%
Smartphone76,16093.0%
Tablet48,71359.5%
No Computing Device2,5943.2%
Total81,846100.0%

Internet Access in Tallahassee

Internet Access in Tallahassee
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet530.1%
Broadband Home65,31679.8%
Cellular Data Only7,7709.5%
Satellite Internet2,8303.5%
No Internet7,3589.0%
Total81,846100.0%

Tallahassee Summary

Tallahassee is the capital of the state of Florida and the county seat of Leon County. It is located in the Florida Panhandle, along the Apalachicola River, and is the largest city in the region. The city is home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College. It is also the center of government and business for the region.

History

Tallahassee was founded in 1824 as the capital of the Florida Territory. The city was named after the Apalachee Indian word for “old fields” or “old town.” The city was originally a trading post and was the site of several battles during the Second Seminole War.
In 1845, Florida became the 27th state in the Union and Tallahassee was named the state capital. The city grew rapidly in the late 19th century and early 20th century, becoming a center of government and business.

Geography

Tallahassee is located in the Florida Panhandle, along the Apalachicola River. The city is situated on a high bluff overlooking the river and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city covers an area of about 60 square miles and has a population of over 190,000.
The climate in Tallahassee is subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 90°F and in the winter it is around 50°F.

Economy

Tallahassee is the center of government and business for the region. The city is home to several state government offices, including the Florida State Capitol, the Florida Supreme Court, and the Florida Department of Education.
The city is also home to several major corporations, including Florida Power & Light, Capital Health Plan, and the St. Joe Company. The city is also home to several universities and colleges, including Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Tallahassee was 181,376. The racial makeup of the city was 54.3% White, 34.2% African American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Asian, and 0.7% Native American.
The median household income in Tallahassee was $41,845 in 2010. The median age of the city was 28.7 years. The city has a higher percentage of college-educated residents than the national average.
Tallahassee is a diverse city with a vibrant culture. The city is home to several museums, galleries, and performing arts venues. The city also hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Tallahassee Film Festival and the Tallahassee Jazz & Blues Festival.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Tallahassee?
Total Population of Tallahassee is 198,259.
What is the Total Male Population of Tallahassee?
Total Male Population of Tallahassee is 93,308.
What is the Total Female Population of Tallahassee?
Total Female Population of Tallahassee is 104,951.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tallahassee?
There are 88.91 Males per 100 Females in Tallahassee.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tallahassee?
There are 112.48 Females per 100 Males in Tallahassee.
What is the Median Population Age in Tallahassee?
Median Population Age in Tallahassee is 27.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tallahassee
Average Family Size in Tallahassee is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tallahassee
Average Household Size in Tallahassee is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tallahassee?
Per Capita income in Tallahassee is $33,803.
What is the Median Family Income in Tallahassee?
Median Family Income in Tallahassee is $80,462.
What is the Median Household income in Tallahassee?
Median Household Income in Tallahassee is $52,899.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tallahassee?
Income or Wage Gap in Tallahassee is 15.1%.
Women in Tallahassee earn 84.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Tallahassee?
Family Income Deficit in Tallahassee is $10,703.
Families that are below poverty line in Tallahassee earn $10,703 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tallahassee?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tallahassee is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tallahassee?
There are 111,121 People in the Labor Forcein in Tallahassee.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tallahassee?
65.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Tallahassee.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tallahassee?
Unemployment Rate in Tallahassee is 6.5%.