Tavares City, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 9700 people, 4471 households, and 2822 families residing in the city. The population density was 1368.3 people per square mile (528.3/km˛), it is the 503rd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Florida. There were 5475 housing units at an average density of 772.2 per square mile (298.15/km˛). The average household size was 2.01 people, and the average family size was 2.48 people. The population's age distribution was 14.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 38% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males. The median age was 55.5 years, The median age of males was 50.3 years, for females the median age was 58.9 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 88.98% White, 7.7% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.8% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 1.1% from two or more races and 1.04% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31337, it is 581st wealthiest city by median household income in Florida. The median income for a family in the city was $36243, it is the 592nd wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $19942, it is the 407th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $18713, Males had a median income of $22699 versus $15820 for females.
In 2000, 1444 pupils and students, of which 685 are male and 759 are female, 14.89% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 132 nursery or pri school, 89 kindergarten, 634 elementary school, 355 high school and 234 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9700 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10076 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10116 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10364 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10768 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11157 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11635 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 12123 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 13290 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 13703 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 13746 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 72 | 60 | 132 |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 66 | 89 |
| Elementary school | 304 | 330 | 634 |
| High school | 189 | 166 | 355 |
| College or graduate school | 97 | 137 | 234 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavares city, Florida | $31337 | $36243 | $19942 |
| Lake County, Florida | $36903 | $42577 | $20199 |
| Florida, United States | $38819 | $45625 | $21557 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |