Hillsborough County's 2026 population is estimated at 1,629,652, reflecting a 1.5% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hillsborough County is the 4th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 1,233,511 and has grown 32.11% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 37.1 years
There are 1,193,557 adults, (229,164 of whom are seniors) in Hillsborough County.
Female: 772,139 (50.7%)
Male: 750,609 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Hillsborough County includes 50.5% White, 16.02% Black or African American, 7.36% other race, 4.62% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 768,981 | 50.5% |
| Two or more races | 320,033 | 21.02% |
| Black or African American | 243,988 | 16.02% |
| Other race | 112,137 | 7.36% |
| Asian | 70,301 | 4.62% |
| Native American | 6,347 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 961 | 0.06% |
Hillsborough County 's average per capita income is $51,020. Household income levels show a median of $79,540. The poverty rate stands at 12.71%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,079 | $156,477 |
| Families | $96,725 | $131,823 |
| Households | $79,540 | $112,697 |
| Non Families | $50,569 | $73,813 |
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