Tampa, FL Demographics

A map of Tampa's Population by Race

Tampa, Florida had a population of 384,959 in 2020. It was 43.3% White, 20.9% Black, 5.3% Asian, 25.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tampa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Tampa is the 3rd most populous. 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's White Population

166,775 residents of Tampa identify as White, or 43.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Tampa slightly less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tampa is ranked #725 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tampa is more White than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (19.1% White), Palm River-Clair Mel (24.2% White), Town 'n' Country (31.8% White), and East Lake-Orient Park (24.8% White). Tampa is less White than neighboring Carrollwood (50.3% White).

Tampa's Black Population

80,583 residents of Tampa identify as Black, or 20.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tampa slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tampa is ranked #188 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tampa is more Black than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (7% Black), Carrollwood (6.7% Black), and Town 'n' Country (6.7% Black). Tampa is less Black than neighboring Palm River-Clair Mel (23.4% Black), and East Lake-Orient Park (41.3% Black).

Tampa's Asian Population

20,587 residents of Tampa identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tampa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tampa is ranked #55 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tampa is more Asian than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (4.2% Asian), Carrollwood (4.2% Asian), Palm River-Clair Mel (2.6% Asian), and East Lake-Orient Park (5.2% Asian).

Tampa's Hispanic Population

98,621 residents of Tampa identify as Hispanic, or 25.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tampa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tampa is ranked #244 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tampa is more Hispanic than neighboring East Lake-Orient Park (24% Hispanic). Tampa is less Hispanic than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (67% Hispanic), Carrollwood (34.7% Hispanic), Palm River-Clair Mel (45.8% Hispanic), and Town 'n' Country (51.7% Hispanic).

Tampa's Native American/Other Population

3,733 residents of Tampa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tampa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tampa is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tampa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (0.6% Native American/Other), Carrollwood (0.8% Native American/Other), Palm River-Clair Mel (0.8% Native American/Other), and East Lake-Orient Park (0.8% Native American/Other). Tampa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Town 'n' Country (1.1% Native American/Other).

Tampa's Multiracial Population

14,660 residents of Tampa identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tampa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tampa is ranked #424 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tampa is more Multiracial than neighboring Egypt Lake-Leto (2.1% Multiracial), Carrollwood (3.4% Multiracial), Palm River-Clair Mel (3.3% Multiracial), and Town 'n' Country (3.4% Multiracial). Tampa is less Multiracial than neighboring East Lake-Orient Park (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.