Tampa, FL Demographics

A map of Tampa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	178,047	166,775	44.3%	43.3%
Hispanic	105,270	98,621	26.2%	25.6%
Black	78,182	80,583	19.5%	20.9%
Asian	18,938	20,587	4.7%	5.3%
Multiracial	17,666	14,660	4.4%	3.8%
Native American/Other	3,515	3,733	0.9%	1.0%

Tampa, Florida has an estimated population of 401,618, an increase from the 384,959 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.3% White, 26.2% Hispanic, 19.5% Black, 4.7% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tampa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tampa has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tampa, that probability was 69.8% in 2020 and 69.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tampa is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Tampa was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tampa's White Population

178,047 residents of Tampa, or 44.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tampa is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Tampa ranks 726th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tampa's White population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Tampa's population has increased from 43.3% to 44.3%.

Tampa is more White than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (17.3% White), Palm River-Clair Mel (26.9% White), Town 'n' Country (30.6% White), and East Lake-Orient Park (23.8% White). Tampa is less White than neighboring Carrollwood (52.9% White).

Tampa's Black Population

78,182 residents of Tampa, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tampa is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Tampa ranks 188th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tampa's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Black residents' share of Tampa's population has decreased from 20.9% to 19.5%.

Tampa is more Black than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (5.6% Black), Carrollwood (6.7% Black), and Town 'n' Country (4.2% Black). Tampa is less Black than neighboring Palm River-Clair Mel (19.8% Black), and East Lake-Orient Park (37.9% Black).

Tampa's Asian Population

18,938 residents of Tampa, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tampa is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Tampa ranks 55th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tampa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Asian residents' share of Tampa's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.7%.

Tampa is more Asian than neighboring Carrollwood (2% Asian), Palm River-Clair Mel (4.4% Asian), and Town 'n' Country (4% Asian). Tampa is less Asian than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (5% Asian), and East Lake-Orient Park (7% Asian).

Tampa's Hispanic Population

105,270 residents of Tampa, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tampa is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tampa ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tampa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Tampa's population has increased from 25.6% to 26.2%.

Tampa is more Hispanic than neighboring East Lake-Orient Park (25.4% Hispanic). Tampa is less Hispanic than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (70.6% Hispanic), Carrollwood (35% Hispanic), Palm River-Clair Mel (43.8% Hispanic), and Town 'n' Country (55.9% Hispanic).

Tampa's Native American/Other Population

3,515 residents of Tampa, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tampa is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Tampa ranks 269th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tampa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tampa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Tampa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (0.4% Native American/Other), Palm River-Clair Mel (0.6% Native American/Other), and Town 'n' Country (0.6% Native American/Other). Tampa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carrollwood (1% Native American/Other), and East Lake-Orient Park (1.1% Native American/Other).

Tampa's Multiracial Population

17,666 residents of Tampa, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tampa is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Tampa ranks 437th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tampa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Tampa's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.4%.

Tampa is more Multiracial than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (1.1% Multiracial), and Carrollwood (2.4% Multiracial). Tampa is less Multiracial than neighboring Palm River-Clair Mel (4.5% Multiracial), Town 'n' Country (4.7% Multiracial), and East Lake-Orient Park (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.