Dade City, Pasco County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Dade City, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Dade City, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Dade City, Florida. The estimated population of Dade City, Florida is 7,143 people, with a median age of 37.5.

We can look at the total population in Dade City over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,143
-1.75% +4.41%
2020
7,270
+2.09%
-
2019
7,121
+2.23%
-
2018
6,966
+1.83%
-
2017
6,841
- -

Population of Dade City, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
54.9%
51.2%
+7.23%
Black/African American
23.3%
24.3%
-4.12%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
19.9%
23.2%
-14.22%
Asian
0.3%
0.2%
+50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.2%
+33.33%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Dade City, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.5 +3.02% 34.7 +1.46% 43 +4.37%
2020 36.4 +2.54% 34.2 +11.4% 41.2 +7.01%
2019 35.5 0% 30.7 -6.12% 38.5 -0.26%
2018 35.5 -5.08% 32.7 -7.1% 38.6 -3.5%
2017 37.4 - 35.2 - 40 -

The median age of Dade City, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 353 10.21% 364 -45.85% 326 205
10 to 19 421 +40.07% 519 1.6% 600 512
20 to 29 667 -10.78% 479 +22.38% 576 581
30 to 39 418 +8.27% 431 +14.32% 434 488
40 to 49 405 -9.32% 363 +3.28% 362 369
50 to 59 363 -11.88% 453 +7.04% 312 479
60 to 69 217 +9.35% 297 +61.77% 231 521
70+ 412 +44.54% 679 -18.64% 590 557

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Dade City, Florida is $56,395.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Dade City.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,357.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,438.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Dade City, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Dade City, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Dade City, Florida is currently $66,884.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.60% of households in Dade City are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Dade City against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.41%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Dade City is $25,175.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Dade City by the total population of Dade City.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Dade City, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Dade City to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.17%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.36%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Dade City that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Dade City over the age of 16 is 5,906.

Of those people, a total of 52.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Dade City is 48.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 406 38.40% 12.20%
20 to 24 years 577 71.90% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 580 52.40% 8.20%
30 to 34 years 501 67.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 724 91.40% 8.00%
45 to 54 years 719 75.00% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 500 64.20% 12.50%
60 to 64 years 340 36.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 807 22.80% 10.30%
75 years and over 752 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Dade City. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,989 52.60% 4.40%
Black or African American 1,492 47.20% 15.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 19 52.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 93 78.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 313 59.70% 9.10%
Hispanic or Latino 978 70.00% 7.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,337 49.60% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Dade City as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Dade City is 2,857, with median earnings of $32,008.00.

Women in Dade City, Florida earning approximately 78.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,857 $32,008.00
Male 1,429 $37,336.00
Female 1,428 $29,167.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 277 $36,750.00
Business and Financial 181 $38,393.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $46,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 127 $24,712.00
Legal 54 $58,448.00
Educational and Library 285 $45,219.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 187 $44,209.00
Healthcare Support 190 $31,413.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $19,112.00
Law Enforcement 26 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 150 $18,163.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $25,833.00
Personal Care and Service 116 $5,431.00
Sales 143 $44,950.00
Office and Administrative Support 320 $30,306.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 198 $24,643.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 67 $49,250.00
Production 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 172 $43,390.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 154 $42,000.00 123 $21,509.00
Business and Financial 62 $46,042.00 119 $24,893.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $0.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 72 $2,499.00 55 $36,133.00
Legal 46 $58,793.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 39 $47,159.00 246 $45,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 58 $96,750.00 129 $42,730.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 190 $31,413.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 41 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 87 $18,801.00 63 $7,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 51 $28,750.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 57 $6,078.00 59 $4,493.00
Sales 77 $45,521.00 66 $17,174.00
Office and Administrative Support 48 $12,222.00 272 $30,765.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 198 $24,643.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 59 $62,695.00 8 $0.00
Production 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 172 $43,390.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,433 households in Dade City, with an average household size of 2.83 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,811 families in Dade City with an average family size of 3.21 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,092 87 632 622
Average Household Size 3.22 2.15 3.59 1.45
Total Families 1,092 87 632 0
Average Household Size 3.22 2.08 3.34 0

Poverty

Of the 1,811 families in Dade City, 11.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Dade City:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,008 housing units in Dade City, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,433 80.88%
Vacant 575 19.12%

29.59% of the total 3,008 housing units in Dade City are rental units. This is approximately 890 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,508 are occupied by the owner - or 50.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Dade City is $1,004.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Dade City that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    35
  • Less than $500
    165
  • $500 to $999
    276
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    377
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    57
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    15
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Dade City is $150,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Dade City that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    228
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    331
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    190
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    314
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    376
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    34
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    35
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Dade City. The chart below shows the number of properties in Dade City that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    275
  • 1940 to 1949
    153
  • 1950 to 1959
    479
  • 1960 to 1969
    297
  • 1970 to 1979
    390
  • 1980 to 1989
    488
  • 1990 to 1999
    351
  • 2000 to 2009
    410
  • 2010 to 2013
    165
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Dade City that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    230
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,055
  • 2 vehicles available
    772
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    376

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Dade City get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Dade City that commute to work in a particular way.

30 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Dade City.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    15
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    367
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    275
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    459
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    145
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    66
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    354
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    34
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    92
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    348
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    360
  • 90 or more minutes
    80

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Dade City, Florida in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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