Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

145,111

0.0172% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

25.6

1.19% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

31.1%

4.02% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$40,371

6.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$172,600

2.98% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

74,005

1.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL had a population of 145k people with a median age of 25.6 and a median household income of $40,371. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL declined from 145,136 to 145,111, a −0.0172% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,789 to $40,371, a 6.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (43.1%), White (Hispanic) (3.53%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%).

10% of the households in Tallahassee City (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.

96.7% of the residents in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Leon County (Central)--Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL are Florida State University (13,129 degrees awarded in 2021), Tallahassee Community College (3,119 degrees), and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (2,098 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL was $172,600, and the homeownership rate was 30.8%.

Most people in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL borders Leon County (Outer) PUMA, FL.

About the photo: Old Florida Capitol, Tallahassee, FL

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United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 145k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.37% of Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (9.24k people).

In 2021, there were 1.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.2k people) in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.13k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL are Spanish (6,689 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,098 households), and Haitian (1,030 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

75,994

Women

52.4%

68,991

Men

47.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 144,985 inhabitants, with 47.6% men, and 52.4% women.

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Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Tallahassee City (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 Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
63.2k ± 1.48k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
62.6k ± 1.92k
White (Hispanic)
5.13k ± 536

6.88%

Hispanic Population

9.98k people

6.88% of the people in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL are hispanic (9.98k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
1,099 ± 811 people
Venezuela
555 ± 577 people
India
506 ± 551 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL was China, the natal country of 1,099 Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Venezuela with 555 and India with 506.

Foreign-Born Population

6.37%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.24k people

6.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.17k people

As of 2021, 6.37% of Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL residents (9.24k 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 Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL was 6.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,689 households (4.83%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,098 households (0.793%)
Haitian
1,030 households (0.744%)

10% of the households in Tallahassee City (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 Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 4.83% of the households in Tallahassee City (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
1,332 ± 263
Gulf War (2001-)
1,299 ± 347
Gulf War (1990s)
1,113 ± 283

Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL employs 74k people. The largest industries in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL are Restaurants & Food Services (8,247 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,403 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,505 people), and the highest paying industries are National security & international affairs ($176,740), Legal services ($126,066), and Labor unions ($118,444).

Males in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,877. The income inequality in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.487, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,951

Women

52.3%

34,680

Men

47.7%

The workforce of Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 72,631 people, with 52.3% woman, and 47.7% men.

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Occupations

74k

2021 Value

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 1.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 72.6k employees to 74k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL, are Postsecondary teachers (3,124 people), Customer service representatives (2,387 people), and Retail salespersons (2,343 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tallahassee City (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

74k

2021 Value

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 1.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 72.6k employees to 74k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,247 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,403 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,505 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$28,437

Median earning men ± $1,709

$25,112

Median earning women ± $982

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,379), Manufacturing ($41,378), and Information ($35,474).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($41,272), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,489), and Information ($31,466).

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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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

Voting results are not available for Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

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 Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL awarded 19,431 degrees. The student population of Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 27,804 male students and 40,520 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL are White (10,171 and 54%), followed by Black or African American (4,087 and 21.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3,229 and 17.1%), and Two or More Races (720 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida State University (13,129 and 67.6%), Tallahassee Community College (3,119 and 16.1%), and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (2,098 and 10.8%).

The most popular majors in Leon County (Central)--Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,400 and 12.4%), General Psychology (990 and 5.09%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (702 and 3.61%).

The median tuition cost in Leon County (Central)--Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $3,152 for in-state students and $14,524 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 68,324 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 68,324 students enrolled in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 32,024 records, of which 56.9% were women and 43.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
943 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
621 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
557 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Leon County (Central)--Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL was General Psychology with 943 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Florida State University
13,129 degrees awarded
Tallahassee Community College
3,119 degrees awarded
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
2,098 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida State University with 13,129 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 7,792 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL, which is 0.669 times less than the 11,639 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 10,171 degrees mean that there were 2.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4,087 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

Public, 4-year or above ($3,152) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,877) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.665% 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 Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL in 2021 were Some college (41.1k), Bachelors Degree (23.5k), and High School or Equivalent (22.2k).

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 Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL was $172,600 in 2021, which is 0.705 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $167,600 to $172,600, a 2.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL is 30.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL is $40,371. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Tallahassee City (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

$172,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,062

$18,731

Median Property Taxes

±$978

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 Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

30.8%

Homeownership

2021

66.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 30.8% of the housing units in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 30.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tallahassee City (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 Tallahassee City (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 Tallahassee City (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.

$40,371

Median Household Income

± $1,851

60.8k

Number of Households

± 2,229

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.8k households in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL grew to $40,371 from the previous year's value of $37,789.

The following chart displays the households in Tallahassee City (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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.487

2021 Wage GINI in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL was 0.487 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.46% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.3%)
Worked At Home (9.42%)
Carpooled (8.09%)

In 2021, 73.3% of workers in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.42%) and those who carpooled to work (8.09%).

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

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.13% of the workforce in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tallahassee City (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 Tallahassee City (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 Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

31.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL (41.6k out of 134k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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

89.6% of the population of Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 5.73% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 2.2% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.1% under 18 years, 46.9% between 18 and 34 years, 25.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.83% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

5.73%

Medicare

18.6%

Non-Group

2.2%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tallahassee City (Central) PUMA, FL grew by 6.29% from 9.83% to 10.4%.

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