Port Richey is a city located in Pasco County Florida. Port Richey has a 2024 population of 3,619. Port Richey is currently growing at a rate of 3.85% annually and its population has increased by 17.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,083 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Richey is $97,387 with a poverty rate of 17.78%. The median age in Port Richey is 49.4 years: 49.1 years for males, and 50.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Richey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,591 | 80.24% |
| Two or more races | 396 | 12.26% |
| Other race | 161 | 4.99% |
| Asian | 42 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,460 | 2.17 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Non Family | 620 | 1.26 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 597 | 2.82 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Female | 207 | 2.99 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Male | 36 | 2.53 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 4.69% |
| Associates Degree | 234 | 9.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 486 | 19.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 272 | 10.71% |
| High School Graduate | 934 | 36.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85 | 3.35% |
| Some College | 409 | 16.11% |
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 | 2,063 | 1,912 | 613 |
| Hispanic | 388 | 335 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 263 | 234 | 100 |
| Other Race | 85 | 76 | 0 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 28 |
| Black | 28 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,404 | $60,000 | $62,404 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,103 | $0 | $60,273 |
| High School Graduate | $31,875 | $33,300 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,080 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,898 | $45,469 | $36,537 |
| Some College | $37,287 | $52,375 | $34,583 |
$39,898
Average Earnings
$45,469
Average Male
$36,537
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.21% of Port Richey residents speak only English, while 16.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,457 | 293 | 11.93% |
| Hispanic | 627 | 263 | 41.95% |
| Other | 161 | 121 | 75.16% |
| Multiple | 396 | 66 | 16.67% |
| Asian | 42 | 10 | 23.81% |
17.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.35%
Male Poverty Rate
18.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Richey is Other, with 75.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Richey is White, with 11.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.87% |
| High School | 22.17% |
| Some College | 11.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 79.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.71% |
| Female Employed | 6.17% |
| Male Employed | 1.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,305 | $98,317 |
| Households | $45,435 | $97,387 |
| Married Families | $63,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,992 | $53,546 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
237
Number of Veterans
224
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 9.48% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 4.25% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.58% |
| Other Race | 4 | 4.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
32.55%
Born in Port Richey
95.91%
Native Born
4.09%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
2.97%
Naturalized
95.91% of Port Richey residents were born in the United States, with 32.55% having been born in Florida. 1.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,289 | 134 | 3.23% |
| 2028 | 4,155 | 134 | 3.33% |
| 2027 | 4,021 | 134 | 3.45% |
| 2026 | 3,887 | 134 | 3.57% |
| 2025 | 3,753 | 134 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | 3,619 | 134 | 3.85% |
| 2023 | 3,485 | 129 | 3.84% |
| 2022 | 3,356 | 130 | 4.03% |
| 2021 | 3,226 | 143 | 4.64% |
| 2020 | 3,083 | 151 | 5.15% |
| 2019 | 2,932 | 61 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2,871 | 31 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 2,840 | 41 | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 2,799 | 54 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 2,745 | 32 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 2,713 | 31 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 2,682 | 12 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 2,670 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 2,668 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 2,678 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,021 | 498 | 19.74% |
| 1990 | 2,523 | -1,766 | -41.18% |