Thonotosassa, FL Demographics

A map of Thonotosassa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,188	8,762	58.3%	57.5%
Hispanic	2,985	2,648	18.9%	17.4%
Black	1,932	2,414	12.3%	15.8%
Asian	911	558	5.8%	3.7%
Multiracial	619	667	3.9%	4.4%
Native American/Other	129	189	0.8%	1.2%

Thonotosassa, Florida has an estimated population of 15,764, an increase from the 15,238 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.3% White, 18.9% Hispanic, 12.3% Black, 5.8% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Thonotosassa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Thonotosassa has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Thonotosassa, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 60.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Thonotosassa is ranked the 255th 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). Thonotosassa was ranked the 250th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Thonotosassa's White Population

9,188 residents of Thonotosassa, or 58.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Thonotosassa is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Thonotosassa ranks 610th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thonotosassa's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Thonotosassa's population has increased from 57.5% to 58.3%.

Thonotosassa is more White than neighboring Seffner (52.5% White), Mango (39% White), Temple Terrace (47.1% White), Dover (38.4% White), and East Lake-Orient Park (23.8% White).

Thonotosassa's Black Population

1,932 residents of Thonotosassa, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Thonotosassa is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Thonotosassa ranks 245th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thonotosassa's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Thonotosassa's population has decreased from 15.8% to 12.3%.

Thonotosassa is more Black than neighboring Dover (0.9% Black). Thonotosassa is less Black than neighboring Seffner (17.5% Black), Mango (15% Black), Temple Terrace (18.4% Black), and East Lake-Orient Park (37.9% Black).

Thonotosassa's Asian Population

911 residents of Thonotosassa, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Thonotosassa is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Thonotosassa ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thonotosassa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 63.3%. Asian residents' share of Thonotosassa's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.8%.

Thonotosassa is more Asian than neighboring Seffner (1.8% Asian), Mango (5.4% Asian), and Dover (0.1% Asian). Thonotosassa is less Asian than neighboring Temple Terrace (6.5% Asian), and East Lake-Orient Park (7% Asian).

Thonotosassa's Hispanic Population

2,985 residents of Thonotosassa, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Thonotosassa is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Thonotosassa ranks 354th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thonotosassa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Thonotosassa's population has increased from 17.4% to 18.9%.

Thonotosassa is less Hispanic than neighboring Seffner (25.6% Hispanic), Mango (37.1% Hispanic), Temple Terrace (22.7% Hispanic), Dover (59.3% Hispanic), and East Lake-Orient Park (25.4% Hispanic).

Thonotosassa's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Thonotosassa, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Thonotosassa is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Thonotosassa ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thonotosassa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Thonotosassa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Thonotosassa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seffner (0.3% Native American/Other), Mango (0.1% Native American/Other), Temple Terrace (0.7% Native American/Other), and Dover (0% Native American/Other). Thonotosassa is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Lake-Orient Park (1.1% Native American/Other).

Thonotosassa's Multiracial Population

619 residents of Thonotosassa, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Thonotosassa is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Thonotosassa ranks 268th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thonotosassa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Thonotosassa's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.9%.

Thonotosassa is more Multiracial than neighboring Seffner (2.4% Multiracial), Mango (3.4% Multiracial), and Dover (1.3% Multiracial). Thonotosassa is less Multiracial than neighboring Temple Terrace (4.6% 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.