Pasco County, Florida
Pasco County: County in Florida, United States of America
About
Pasco County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 464,697 and a population density of 207 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 570,412 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dade City. The county was created 137 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Pasco County
| Population : | 570,412 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| Area : | 2248 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 14% |
| Land as percent of area : | 86% |
| Named for : | Samuel Pasco |
| Altitude : | 62 feet / 19 meters |
| Capital : | Dade City |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1887 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:52:13 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 254 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 18.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pasco County is located at 28°18'24"N 82°26'20"W (28.3067400, -82.4388700). It has 3 neighbors: Hernando County, Pinellas County and Sumter County.
Pasco County map
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The largest city of Pasco County is New Port Richey with a population of 17,033. Other cities include, Zephyrhills population 17,019, Dade City population 7,338, Port Richey population 3,041 and San Antonio population 1,506. See all Pasco County cities & populated places.
Pasco County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pasco County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Chapel | 44,092 | Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida |
| Land O' Lakes | 31,996 | Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida |
| Bayonet Point | 23,467 | Census designated place |
| Holiday | 22,403 | Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida |
| Jasmine Estates | 18,989 | Census designated place |
| New Port Richey | 17,033 | City in Florida, United States |
| Zephyrhills | 17,019 | City in Florida |
| Elfers | 13,986 | Census designated place |
| Shady Hills | 11,523 | Census designated place |
| Dade City | 7,338 | County seat of Pasco County, Florida, United States |
| Beacon Square | 7,224 | Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, United States |
| Port Richey | 3,041 | City in Pasco County, Florida, United States of America |
| Lacoochee | 1,714 | Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida |
| San Antonio | 1,506 | City in Pasco County, Florida, USA |
| Saint Leo | 1,372 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Pasco County
Pasco County has 3 neighbours.
- Hernando County county in Florida, United States of America
- Pinellas County county in Florida, United States of America
- Sumter County county in Florida, United States of America
- Dade City
Demographics
The population of Pasco County increased by 18.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 464,697 | - | census |
| 2011 | 466,464 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 469,637 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 474,352 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 483,399 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 494,895 | 2.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 509,937 | 2.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 525,141 | 2.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 539,090 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 553,947 | 2.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 570,412 | 2.89% | estimation process |
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
| Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
| Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
| Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
| Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
| Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
| Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Manatee County | 411,219 | County in Florida, United States |
