Wesley Chapel, FL

Census Place

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2021 Population

65,134

7.6% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

0.274% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.1%

19.5% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$93,617

7.67% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$257,500

6.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wesley Chapel, FL had a population of 65.1k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $93,617. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wesley Chapel, FL grew from 60,534 to 65,134, a 7.6% increase and its median household income grew from $86,945 to $93,617, a 7.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wesley Chapel, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.4%), White (Hispanic) (12.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.79%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.03%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.25%).

None of the households in Wesley Chapel, 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.

94.9% of the residents in Wesley Chapel, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Wesley Chapel, FL was $257,500, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Wesley Chapel, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Wesley Chapel, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Wesley Chapel, FL is home to a population of 65.1k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 15.1% of Wesley Chapel, FL residents were born outside of the country (9.86k people).

In 2021, there were 4.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.1k people) in Wesley Chapel, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.02k White (Hispanic) and 6.38k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.9% of Wesley Chapel, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wesley Chapel, FL was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wesley Chapel, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.1k ± 2.2k
White (Hispanic)
8.02k ± 918
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.38k ± 838

24%

Hispanic Population

15.7k people

24% of the people in Wesley Chapel, FL are hispanic (15.7k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

15.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.86k people

15.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.28k people

As of 2021, 15.1% of Wesley Chapel, FL residents (9.86k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wesley Chapel, FL was 15.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,023 ± 384
Gulf War (1990s)
1,651 ± 574
Vietnam
670 ± 160

Wesley Chapel, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wesley Chapel, FL employs 34k people. The largest industries in Wesley Chapel, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,693 people), Retail Trade (4,625 people), and Educational Services (4,150 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($93,036), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,012), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($86,012).

Employment

Occupations

34k

2021 Value

± 1,671

9.72%

1 Year growth

± 6.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wesley Chapel, FL grew at a rate of 9.72%, from 31k employees to 34k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wesley Chapel, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,661 people), Management Occupations (4,510 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,812 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wesley Chapel, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

34k

2021 Value

± 1,671

9.72%

1 Year growth

± 6.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wesley Chapel, FL grew at a rate of 9.72%, from 31k employees to 34k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wesley Chapel, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,693 people), Retail Trade (4,625 people), and Educational Services (4,150 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wesley Chapel, FL, though some of these residents may live in Wesley Chapel, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,855

Median earning men ± $2,555

$43,456

Median earning women ± $3,067

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($80,583), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,056), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($74,341).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($101,136), Wholesale Trade ($76,106), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,971).

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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

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 Wesley Chapel, FL was $257,500 in 2021, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $242,000 to $257,500, a 6.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Wesley Chapel, FL is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wesley Chapel, FL have an average commute time of 32.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wesley Chapel, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wesley Chapel, FL is $93,617. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Wesley Chapel, FL was Census Tract 321.07 with a value of $125,000, followed by Census Tract 321.11 and Census Tract 321.06, with respective values of $117,727 and $113,818.

Property

$257,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,305

$16,458

Median Property Taxes

±$1,015

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 Wesley Chapel, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75% of the housing units in Wesley Chapel, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 321.07
Census Tract 321.11
Census Tract 321.06

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wesley Chapel, FL was Census Tract 321.07 with a value of $125,000, followed by Census Tract 321.11 and Census Tract 321.06, with respective values of $117,727 and $113,818.

The following map shows all of the places in Wesley Chapel, 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.

$93,617

Median Household Income

± $4,434

21.9k

Number of Households

± 1,255

In 2021, the median household income of the 21.9k households in Wesley Chapel, FL grew to $93,617 from the previous year's value of $86,945.

The following chart displays the households in Wesley Chapel, 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

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

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (69.2%)
Worked At Home (18.5%)
Carpooled (10.5%)

In 2021, 69.2% of workers in Wesley Chapel, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.5%) and those who carpooled to work (10.5%).

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

32.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wesley Chapel, FL have a longer commute time (32.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Wesley Chapel, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wesley Chapel, FL (4.61k out of 64.9k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wesley Chapel, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

91.3% of the population of Wesley Chapel, FL has health coverage, with 55.6% on employee plans, 9.66% on Medicaid, 8.4% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 2.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pasco County, FL see 1816 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.31% increase from the previous year (1741 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2925 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1114 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,816 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pasco County, FL

Primary care physicians in Pasco County, FL see an average of 1,816 patients per year. This represents a 4.31% increase from the previous year (1,741 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 42% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.73%

Uninsured

55.6%

Employer Coverage

9.66%

Medicaid

8.4%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

2.42%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wesley Chapel, FL grew by 20.7% from 7.24% to 8.73%.

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