Tavares is a city located in Lake County Florida. Tavares has a 2024 population of 21,742. It is also the county seat of Lake County. Tavares is currently growing at a rate of 3.23% annually and its population has increased by 14.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,017 in 2020.
The average household income in Tavares is $82,592 with a poverty rate of 8.67%. The median age in Tavares is 54.6 years: 50.5 years for males, and 59 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tavares was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,507 | 73.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,924 | 9.75% |
| Two or more races | 1,666 | 8.44% |
| Other race | 1,013 | 5.13% |
| Asian | 579 | 2.93% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,866 | 2.1 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 4,253 | 2.64 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 3,698 | 1.16 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Female | 655 | 3.13 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Male | 260 | 4.28 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,466 | 9.36% |
| Associates Degree | 2,009 | 12.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,696 | 17.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,188 | 7.59% |
| High School Graduate | 4,342 | 27.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 408 | 2.61% |
| Some College | 3,550 | 22.67% |
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 | 11,354 | 10,421 | 2,675 |
| Hispanic | 2,194 | 1,576 | 532 |
| Black | 1,159 | 990 | 230 |
| 2+ Races | 1,055 | 906 | 218 |
| Other Race | 791 | 325 | 86 |
| Asian | 557 | 521 | 394 |
| Native American | 49 | 49 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,115 | $91,250 | $48,009 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,469 | $41,227 | $53,625 |
| High School Graduate | $34,638 | $41,715 | $28,396 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,337 | $46,691 | $16,949 |
| Overall | $42,388 | $52,411 | $35,789 |
| Some College | $43,020 | $45,304 | $39,283 |
$42,388
Average Earnings
$52,411
Average Male
$35,789
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.02% of Tavares residents speak only English, while 15.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,991 | 1,145 | 8.81% |
| Black | 1,649 | 309 | 18.74% |
| Hispanic | 2,760 | 66 | 2.39% |
| Multiple | 1,578 | 57 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 579 | 44 | 7.6% |
| Other | 927 | 26 | 2.8% |
8.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.04%
Male Poverty Rate
9.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tavares is Black, with 18.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tavares is Hispanic, with 2.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.31% |
| Some College | 7.63% |
| High School | 7.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.53% |
| Female Employed | 7.35% |
| Male Employed | 1.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,901 | $105,065 |
| Households | $57,644 | $82,592 |
| Married Families | $85,154 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,446 | $47,538 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,010
Number of Veterans
1,774
Male Veterans
236
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 958 |
| Korea | 310 |
| Second Gulf War | 242 |
| First Gulf War | 231 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 987 |
| 65 to 74 | 540 |
| 35 to 54 | 226 |
| 55 to 64 | 147 |
| 18 to 34 | 110 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,612 | 12.96% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 9.91% |
| Other Race | 162 | 19.57% |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 11.92% |
| Black | 48 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 43 | 7.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.3%
Labor Force Participation
40.5%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
31.98%
Born in Tavares
90.33%
Native Born
9.67%
Foreign Born
3.16%
Non Citizen
6.52%
Naturalized
90.33% of Tavares residents were born in the United States, with 31.98% having been born in Florida. 3.16% 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 | 25,148 | 681 | 2.78% |
| 2028 | 24,467 | 681 | 2.86% |
| 2027 | 23,786 | 682 | 2.95% |
| 2026 | 23,104 | 681 | 3.04% |
| 2025 | 22,423 | 681 | 3.13% |
| 2024 | 21,742 | 681 | 3.23% |
| 2023 | 21,061 | 693 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 20,368 | 617 | 3.12% |
| 2021 | 19,751 | 734 | 3.86% |
| 2020 | 19,017 | 1,279 | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 17,738 | 202 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 17,536 | 653 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 16,883 | 752 | 4.66% |
| 2016 | 16,131 | 533 | 3.42% |
| 2015 | 15,598 | 538 | 3.57% |
| 2014 | 15,060 | 487 | 3.34% |
| 2013 | 14,573 | 201 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 14,372 | 150 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 14,222 | 192 | 1.37% |
| 2010 | 14,030 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,700 | 2,317 | 31.38% |
| 1990 | 7,383 | 3,280 | 79.94% |
| 1980 | 4,103 | 842 | 25.82% |
| 1970 | 3,261 | 537 | 19.71% |
| 1960 | 2,724 | -22,424 | -89.17% |