Tavares, FL Demographics

A map of Tavares's Population by Race

Tavares, Florida had a population of 19,003 in 2020. It was 68.1% White, 12.1% Black, 3.8% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tavares, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Tavares is the 214th 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).

Tavares's White Population

12,932 residents of Tavares identify as White, or 68.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Tavares larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tavares is ranked #480 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tavares is more White than neighboring Astatula (61.5% White), and Eustis (60.7% White). Tavares is less White than neighboring Silver Lake (76.1% White), Howey-in-the-Hills (76.7% White), and Yalaha (77.3% White).

Tavares's Black Population

2,304 residents of Tavares identify as Black, or 12.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tavares roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tavares is ranked #293 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tavares is more Black than neighboring Silver Lake (9.4% Black), Astatula (2.1% Black), Howey-in-the-Hills (5.7% Black), and Yalaha (6.4% Black). Tavares is less Black than neighboring Eustis (16.3% Black).

Tavares's Asian Population

725 residents of Tavares identify as Asian, or 3.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tavares roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tavares is ranked #117 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tavares is more Asian than neighboring Silver Lake (2% Asian), Astatula (0.6% Asian), Eustis (1.3% Asian), Howey-in-the-Hills (0.9% Asian), and Yalaha (2.1% Asian).

Tavares's Hispanic Population

2,223 residents of Tavares identify as Hispanic, or 11.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tavares less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tavares is ranked #484 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tavares is more Hispanic than neighboring Silver Lake (7.9% Hispanic), and Yalaha (10.1% Hispanic). Tavares is less Hispanic than neighboring Astatula (32.2% Hispanic), Eustis (17% Hispanic), and Howey-in-the-Hills (13.6% Hispanic).

Tavares's Native American/Other Population

166 residents of Tavares identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tavares roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tavares is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tavares is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Lake (0.6% Native American/Other), Astatula (0.6% Native American/Other), Eustis (0.6% Native American/Other), Howey-in-the-Hills (0.8% Native American/Other), and Yalaha (0.7% Native American/Other).

Tavares's Multiracial Population

653 residents of Tavares identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tavares roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Tavares is ranked #519 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tavares is more Multiracial than neighboring Astatula (3.1% Multiracial), and Howey-in-the-Hills (2.2% Multiracial). Tavares is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver Lake (4.1% Multiracial), and Eustis (4.1% Multiracial).

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