Hillsborough County, Florida

About Hillsborough County, Florida

Hillsborough County, Florida has a total population of 1,522,748, making it the 27th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hillsborough County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hillsborough County is $79,540, which ranks #605 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Hillsborough County is $371,500, 31.8% above the national median. Renters in Hillsborough County pay a median gross rent of $1,667 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hillsborough County, 38.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.

Hillsborough County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 44.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (30.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (15.3%).

All data for Hillsborough County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.