Tallahassee, FL
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on1.8.21)
AGE IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 41,139 | 21.6% |
25 to 29 years | 18,715 | 9.8% |
30 to 34 years | 13,090 | 6.9% |
35 to 39 years | 10,603 | 5.6% |
40 to 44 years | 8,484 | 4.5% |
45 to 49 years | 8,162 | 4.3% |
50 to 54 years | 8,235 | 4.3% |
55 to 59 years | 8,610 | 4.5% |
60 to 64 years | 8,007 | 4.2% |
65 to 69 years | 7,146 | 3.8% |
70 to 74 years | 4,513 | 2.4% |
75 to 79 years | 2,805 | 1.5% |
80 to 84 years | 2,184 | 1.1% |
85+ years | 2,316 | 1.2% |
The median age in Tallahassee is 41.1 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 108,277 | 56.9% |
Black or African American | 66,193 | 34.8% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 329 | 0.2% |
Asian | 8,426 | 4.4% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.0% |
Other | 1,940 | 1.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 2,308 | 2.2% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4,427 | 4.3% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 17,237 | 16.8% |
Some college, no degree | 19,561 | 19.0% |
Associate’s degree | 10,069 | 9.8% |
Bachelor’s degree | 27,136 | 26.4% |
Graduate or professional degree | 22,132 | 21.5% |
High school graduate or higher | 96,135 | 93.5% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 49,268 | 47.9% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 53,602 | 52.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 12.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 10.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% |
$200,000 or more | 4.2% |
Median household income: $43,799
Mean household income: $64,922
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $18,341 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $24,789 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $29,553 |
Bachelor’s degree | $42,649 |
Graduate or professional degree | $54,518 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 165,945 | NA |
Never married | 92,591 | 55.8% |
Now married (except separated) | 51,096 | 30.8% |
Separated | 1,730 | 1.0% |
Widowed | 5,765 | 3.5% |
Divorced | 14,763 | 8.9% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 47,237 | 26.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Owner-occupied housing units | 30,135 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 45,373 |
Single-family detached units | 37,064 |
Homeownership rate | 39.9% |
Vacancy rate | 13.8% |
Renters rate | 60.1% |
Average housing value | $227,540 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $1,053 |
Average rent | $868 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Average income | $64,922 |
Average household size | 2.34 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 66.3% |
Percent disabled | 10.3% |
Percent with health coverage | 91.3% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 18.6 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 2.4% |
Percent veterans | 5.3% |
Percent foreign born | 8.1% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 1.0% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $59,777.59 |
Alcoholic beverages | $471.27 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $272.21 |
Beer consumed away from home | $86.10 |
Wine consumed away from home | $39.72 |
Apparel & services | $1,792.86 |
Men’s apparel | $361.71 |
Women’s apparel | $587.50 |
Children’s apparel | $263.24 |
Boys’ apparel | $86.61 |
Girls’ apparel | $95.63 |
Footwear | $410.41 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $3,115.86 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $315.40 |
Dining out – Lunch | $974.64 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,436.18 |
Education | $1,372.19 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,529.72 |
Club membership fees | $180.16 |
Dating services | $0.77 |
Pet food | $194.69 |
Pet services | $47.55 |
Food consumed at home | $4,186.32 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $547.96 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $423.27 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $811.28 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $931.23 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $414.61 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,472.59 |
Health care | $4,432.86 |
Medical services | $815.30 |
Nonprescription drugs | $111.34 |
Household Services | $1,571.61 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $55.34 |
Lawn and garden services | $300.71 |
Housekeeping services | $121.64 |
PC repair | $6.03 |
Housing | $19,151.38 |
Home improvements | $1,668.72 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $3,912.36 |
Phone services | $1,462.44 |
Water | $548.11 |
Life and other insurance | $306.07 |
Pensions and social security | $6,189.68 |
Personal care products and services | $723.15 |
Hair care products | $86.83 |
Personal care products | $303.15 |
Local transportation | $7,038.31 |
Gasoline | $1,869.55 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $977.19 |
Travel | $1,669.63 |
Airline fares | $417.26 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $20.25 |
Lodging on trips | $441.82 |
Food and drink on trips | $408.87 |
Entertainment on trips | $139.66 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN LEON COUNTY (home to TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA)
% with any debt in collections | 37% |
Average debt in collections | $1,852 |
% with medical debt in collections | 21% |
Average medical debt in collections | $818 |
% with student loan debt | 22% |
Average student loan debt | $23,917 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $182 |
% with auto debt | 29% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 4,179 | 4.1% |
February 2019 | 3,423 | 3.4% |
March 2019 | 3,369 | 3.3% |
April 2019 | 3,027 | 3.0% |
May 2019 | 3,180 | 3.1% |
June 2019 | 3,787 | 3.8% |
July 2019 | 3,978 | 3.9% |
August 2019 | 3,605 | 3.6% |
September 2019 | 3,282 | 3.2% |
October 2019 | 3,216 | 3.1% |
November 2019 | 2,967 | 2.9% |
December 2019 | 2,833 | 2.8% |
January 2020 | 3,480 | 3.4% |
February 2020 | 3,127 | 3.0% |
March 2020 | 4,541 | 4.4% |
April 2020 | 8,363 | 9.2% |
May 2020 | 8,366 | 9.1% |
June 2020 | 7,309 | 7.8% |
July 2020 | 9,127 | 9.5% |
August 2020 | 6,039 | 6.2% |
September 2020 | 5,179 | 5.3% |
October 2020 | 5,573 | 5.7% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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