New Port Richey is a city located in Pasco County Florida. New Port Richey has a 2024 population of 18,020. New Port Richey is currently growing at a rate of 1.76% annually and its population has increased by 7.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,772 in 2020.
The average household income in New Port Richey is $58,136 with a poverty rate of 13.34%. The median age in New Port Richey is 54 years: 52.9 years for males, and 54.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Port Richey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,463 | 80.41% |
| Two or more races | 1,496 | 8.94% |
| Black or African American | 1,015 | 6.06% |
| Other race | 471 | 2.81% |
| Asian | 186 | 1.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.29% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,658 | 2.09 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Non Family | 3,607 | 1.26 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Married | 2,506 | 2.69 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Female | 1,207 | 2.92 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Male | 338 | 3.46 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 818 | 6.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,543 | 11.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,373 | 10.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 773 | 5.71% |
| High School Graduate | 5,611 | 41.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 415 | 3.07% |
| Some College | 3,002 | 22.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,604 | 9,776 | 1,670 |
| Hispanic | 1,735 | 1,420 | 221 |
| 2+ Races | 930 | 758 | 72 |
| Black | 691 | 667 | 136 |
| Other Race | 416 | 325 | 48 |
| Asian | 123 | 82 | 38 |
| Islander | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Native American | 49 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,424 | $53,750 | $40,058 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,672 | $59,063 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,759 | $38,500 | $24,047 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,320 | $22,955 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $35,192 | $40,332 | $31,531 |
| Some College | $42,893 | $43,889 | $38,598 |
$35,192
Average Earnings
$40,332
Average Male
$31,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.1% of New Port Richey residents speak only English, while 14.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,075 | 1,350 | 11.18% |
| Hispanic | 2,408 | 414 | 17.19% |
| Multiple | 1,439 | 259 | 18% |
| Black | 996 | 226 | 22.69% |
| Other | 471 | 86 | 18.26% |
| Asian | 186 | 24 | 12.9% |
| Native | 49 | 8 | 16.33% |
13.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.87%
Male Poverty Rate
15.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Port Richey is Black, with 22.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Port Richey is White, with 11.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.48% |
| High School | 16.41% |
| Some College | 10.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.3% |
| Male Employed | 3.93% |
| Female Employed | 3.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,800 | $64,293 |
| Households | $42,254 | $58,136 |
| Married Families | $55,259 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,684 | $48,529 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,654
Number of Veterans
1,399
Male Veterans
255
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 663 |
| First Gulf War | 323 |
| Korea | 268 |
| Second Gulf War | 121 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 536 |
| 65 to 74 | 471 |
| 55 to 64 | 460 |
| 35 to 54 | 169 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,591 | 13.24% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 2.85% |
| Other Race | 23 | 5.28% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 1.99% |
| Black | 12 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 6 | 12.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
29.98%
Born in New Port Richey
91.2%
Native Born
8.8%
Foreign Born
4.5%
Non Citizen
4.29%
Naturalized
91.2% of New Port Richey residents were born in the United States, with 29.98% having been born in Florida. 4.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,580 | 312 | 1.62% |
| 2028 | 19,268 | 312 | 1.65% |
| 2027 | 18,956 | 312 | 1.67% |
| 2026 | 18,644 | 312 | 1.7% |
| 2025 | 18,332 | 312 | 1.73% |
| 2024 | 18,020 | 312 | 1.76% |
| 2023 | 17,708 | 361 | 2.08% |
| 2022 | 17,347 | 277 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 17,070 | 298 | 1.78% |
| 2020 | 16,772 | 19 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 16,753 | 248 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 16,505 | 214 | 1.31% |
| 2017 | 16,291 | 268 | 1.67% |
| 2016 | 16,023 | 329 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 15,694 | 266 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 15,428 | 418 | 2.78% |
| 2013 | 15,010 | 95 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 14,915 | 7 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 14,908 | -28 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 14,936 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,117 | 2,073 | 14.76% |
| 1990 | 14,044 | 2,848 | 25.44% |
| 1980 | 11,196 | 5,098 | 83.6% |
| 1970 | 6,098 | 2,578 | 73.24% |
| 1960 | 3,520 | -16,060 | -82.02% |