Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

141,575

2.29% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.6

0.93% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.9%

3.74% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,189

10.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$197,700

10.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,028

4.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL had a population of 142k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $61,189. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL grew from 138,410 to 141,575, a 2.29% increase and its median household income grew from $55,430 to $61,189, a 10.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.4%), White (Hispanic) (11.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.45%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.15%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.53%).

15.7% of the households in Pasco County (East Central) 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.

95.8% of the residents in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL are Saint Leo University (3,388 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was $197,700, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL borders Hernando County PUMA, FL, Lake (South) & Sumter (South) Counties PUMA, FL, Pasco County (West Central) PUMA, FL, Pasco County (South) PUMA, FL, and Polk County (Northwest) PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 142k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.97% of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (14.1k people).

In 2021, there were 5.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.5k people) in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.2k White (Hispanic) and 10.5k 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 langauge in households in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL are Spanish (15,385 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (565 households), and Vietnamese (532 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,014

Women

51.2%

69,504

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 142,518 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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Citizenship

95.8%

2021 Citizenship

95.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.5k ± 3.37k
White (Hispanic)
16.2k ± 1.47k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.5k ± 1.27k

19.6%

Hispanic Population

27.8k people

19.6% of the people in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL are hispanic (27.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,627 ± 1,247 people
Canada
1,254 ± 866 people
Jamaica
778 ± 683 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,627 Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Canada with 1,254 and Jamaica with 778.

Foreign-Born Population

9.97%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.1k people

9.98%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.8k people

As of 2021, 9.97% of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL residents (14.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was 9.98%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,385 households (11.5%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
565 households (0.42%)
Vietnamese
532 households (0.396%)

15.7% of the households in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 11.5% of the households in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,169 ± 545
Gulf War (2001-)
2,718 ± 476
Gulf War (1990s)
2,183 ± 635

Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL employs 56k people. The largest industries in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL are Elementary & secondary schools (4,785 people), Construction (4,539 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,937 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of companies & enterprises ($120,469), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($101,015), and Air transportation ($99,040).

Males in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,225. The income inequality in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,414

Women

49.2%

27,226

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 53,640 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

56k

2021 Value

4.45%

1 Year growth

± 4.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 4.45%, from 53.6k employees to 56k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,773 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,685 people), and Cashiers (1,602 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

56k

2021 Value

4.45%

1 Year growth

± 4.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 4.45%, from 53.6k employees to 56k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,785 people), Construction (4,539 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,937 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,728

Median earning men ± $2,002

$33,319

Median earning women ± $2,110

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,065), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,675), and Information ($61,406).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,461), Wholesale Trade ($50,132), and Public Administration ($48,002).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

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

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

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

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

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

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

Education

In 2021, universities in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL awarded 3,388 degrees. The student population of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,628 male students and 5,895 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL are White (1,231 and 37.3%), followed by Black or African American (939 and 28.4%), Unknown (553 and 16.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (449 and 13.6%).

The largest universities in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Saint Leo University (3,388 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL are General Business Administration & Management (1,028 and 30.3%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (571 and 16.9%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (283 and 8.35%).

The median tuition cost in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL for private four year colleges is $23,990.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,523 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

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

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,523 students enrolled in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,017 records, of which 61.6% were women and 38.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
325 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
248 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
367 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 325 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Saint Leo University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,388 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Leo University with 3,388 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,243 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL, which is 0.579 times less than the 2,145 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,231 degrees mean that there were 1.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 939 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

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

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,990) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,060) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,116) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.978% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.804% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (37k), Some college (25.5k), and Bachelors Degree (18.5k).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was $197,700 in 2021, which is 0.807 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $178,700 to $197,700, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 32.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL is $61,189. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$197,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,947

$40,632

Median Property Taxes

±$1,530

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 (East Central) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.8%

Homeownership

2021

70.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.8% of the housing units in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$61,189

Median Household Income

± $2,111

52.2k

Number of Households

± 1,813

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.2k households in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL grew to $61,189 from the previous year's value of $55,430.

The following chart displays the households in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.18% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.5%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (10%)

In 2021, 74.5% of workers in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (10%).

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

Commute Time

32.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (32.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.43% of the workforce in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pasco County (East Central) 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 (East Central) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL (16.5k out of 138k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

89.7% of the population of Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 39.4% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 2.71% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1372 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1631 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,372 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,372 patients per year. This represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1,385 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

39.4%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

2.71%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL declined by 4.35% from 10.7% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pasco County (East Central) PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.