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Dade City, FL
City in Pasco County, Florida.
Population
8,152
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,075
ZIP codes
0
Dade City and its ZIP codes
Dade City at a glance
- Dade City is about 2.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,107, 6% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,800 (33% below Florida) and median rent is $1,061 a month.
Local data for Dade City, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dade City, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,107
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$240,800
Median rent
$1,061/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,264), Mexican Americans (725), Irish Americans (676).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pasco County. PPP loans are for Dade City.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,228
150,334 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,136
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $8,118 per person
How people get to work
Dade City, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dade City, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23,604
10.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 49°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dade City, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.8%
U.S. 11.1% +8.7 pts
Cities near Dade City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dade City NorthCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.6 |
| St. LeoTown | 4.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Pasadena HillsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 29.9 |
| San AntonioCity | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| TrilbyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| Zephyrhills NorthCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| LacoocheeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.9 |
| ZephyrhillsCity | 8 mi | 9.6 |
| Zephyrhills WestCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Ridge ManorCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Zephyrhills SouthCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| Spring LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| Crystal SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| Hill 'n DaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Wesley ChapelCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 43.9 |
| Pebble CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dade City, FL in?
- Dade City is in Pasco County, Florida.
- What is the population of Dade City, FL?
- About 8,152 people live in Dade City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dade City?
- Nearby places include Dade City North (2.1 mi), St. Leo (4.8 mi), Pasadena Hills (5.6 mi), San Antonio (5.8 mi), Trilby (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023