Tavares, FL Demographics

A map of Tavares's Population by Race

Tavares, Florida has an estimated population of 20,463, an increase from the 19,003 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 8.2% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tavares, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tavares has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Tavares, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 49.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tavares is ranked the 202nd 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). Tavares was ranked the 214th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tavares's White Population

13,966 residents of Tavares, or 68.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tavares is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Tavares ranks 480th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tavares's White population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Tavares's population has remained roughly unchanged at 68.3%.

Tavares is more White than neighboring Astatula (63.2% White), and Eustis (62.9% White). Tavares is less White than neighboring Silver Lake (75.1% White), Howey-in-the-Hills (75.3% White), and Yalaha (77.1% White).

Tavares's Black Population

1,679 residents of Tavares, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tavares is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Tavares ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tavares's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Black residents' share of Tavares's population has decreased from 12.1% to 8.2%.

Tavares is more Black than neighboring Silver Lake (4.3% Black), Astatula (2% Black), and Howey-in-the-Hills (7.8% Black). Tavares is less Black than neighboring Eustis (15.8% Black), and Yalaha (9.7% Black).

Tavares's Asian Population

497 residents of Tavares, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tavares is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Tavares ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tavares's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Asian residents' share of Tavares's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.4%.

Tavares is more Asian than neighboring Astatula (0.6% Asian), Eustis (1.6% Asian), Howey-in-the-Hills (0% Asian), and Yalaha (0% Asian). Tavares is less Asian than neighboring Silver Lake (2.8% Asian).

Tavares's Hispanic Population

3,312 residents of Tavares, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tavares is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tavares ranks 484th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tavares's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Tavares's population has increased from 11.7% to 16.2%.

Tavares is more Hispanic than neighboring Silver Lake (14.1% Hispanic), Eustis (15.5% Hispanic), Howey-in-the-Hills (12.4% Hispanic), and Yalaha (8.3% Hispanic). Tavares is less Hispanic than neighboring Astatula (32.3% Hispanic).

Tavares's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Tavares, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tavares is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Tavares ranks 348th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tavares's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tavares's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Tavares is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Lake (0% Native American/Other). Tavares is less Native American/Other than neighboring Astatula (1% Native American/Other), Eustis (0.8% Native American/Other), Howey-in-the-Hills (0.9% Native American/Other), and Yalaha (4.6% Native American/Other).

Tavares's Multiracial Population

947 residents of Tavares, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tavares is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Tavares ranks 524th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tavares's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Tavares's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.6%.

Tavares is more Multiracial than neighboring Silver Lake (3.7% Multiracial), Astatula (0.9% Multiracial), Eustis (3.4% Multiracial), Howey-in-the-Hills (3.5% Multiracial), and Yalaha (0.3% 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.