Tallahassee's population was 204,902 on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates: up 4.4% since 2020 and 13% since 2010. Median age 28.2.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2000, 2010 and 2020 censuses, the Vintage 2025 population estimates and the 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. See also QuickFacts for Tallahassee.
Tallahassee had an estimated 204,902 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau says. That makes it the ninth-largest city in Florida by the Bureau’s estimates, just ahead of Fort Lauderdale. About seven in 10 Leon County residents live in the city.
What this means for you
- Tallahassee is young: a median age of 28.2, with nearly one in five residents age 20 to 24.
- Growth has slowed: about 1,700 people a year since 2020, compared with about 3,000 a year in the 2000s.
- Most households rent: 59.4% of occupied homes are renter-occupied.
- Census data questions: the U.S. Census Bureau, 1-800-923-8282, or the city’s recommended sources, the Census Bureau and UF’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research.
Population over time
| Year | Tallahassee | Change | Leon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 census | 150,624 | ||
| 2010 census | 181,376 | +20.4% since 2000 | 275,487 |
| 2020 census | 196,169 | +8.2% since 2010 | 292,198 |
| July 1, 2025 estimate | 204,902 | +4.4% since 2020 base | 299,048 |
The 2025 change is measured from the Census Bureau’s April 1, 2020, estimates base for the city, 196,182. Since the 2010 census the city has grown about 13%.
Year by year since 2020
| July 1 | Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 197,919 |
| 2021 | 200,283 |
| 2022 | 202,205 |
| 2023 | 203,267 |
| 2024 | 204,025 |
| 2025 | 204,902 |
Who lives here
From the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, five-year estimates, with Leon County and Bradfordville, the nearest neighboring community of more than 5,000 people, for comparison:
| Measure | Tallahassee | Leon County | Bradfordville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.2 | 32.0 | 41.8 |
| Ages 15 to 19 | 11.4% | 9.8% | n/a |
| Ages 20 to 24 | 19.4% | 14.9% | n/a |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | 18.5% | n/a |
| 65 and older | 11.7% | 14.8% | n/a |
| Households | 85,311 | 122,597 | 6,675 |
| Average household size | 2.16 | 2.27 | 2.81 |
| Median household income | $57,409 | $66,287 | $133,359 |
| People below the poverty level | 23.6% | 18.7% | 3.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 and older) | 51.3% | 48.9% | 57.5% |
ACS figures are survey estimates with margins of error; small differences may not be meaningful.
Housing
| Measure | Tallahassee | Leon County | Bradfordville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied homes | 40.6% | 52.6% | 91.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 59.4% | 47.4% | 8.6% |
| Median value, owner-occupied | $294,400 | $301,800 | $383,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,293 | $1,291 | $1,881 |
For current prices, see Tallahassee home prices.
Neighbors
Bradfordville, a census-designated place about 9 miles from the center of Tallahassee, counted 19,183 people in the 2020 census. A census-designated place is a community the Census Bureau counts on its own; it is not an incorporated city.
Related: Tallahassee history and landmarks, moving to Tallahassee and schools.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tallahassee?
204,902 as of July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s latest estimate. The 2020 census counted 196,169 people.
Is Tallahassee growing?
Yes, slowly. The city added about 8,700 people from the April 2020 estimates base to July 2025, a 4.4% rise, and grew 8.2% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses.
What is the median age in Tallahassee?
28.2 years, from the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Leon County’s median age is 32.0.
What is the median household income in Tallahassee?
$57,409, from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $66,287 for Leon County.
What share of Leon County lives in Tallahassee?
About 69%. The Census Bureau estimates 204,902 of Leon County’s 299,048 people lived in the city on July 1, 2025.
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