Florida

Pasco

561,891
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Pasco

Pasco, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 4,249. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 561,891.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Dade Massacre Dec 28 1835, Battle of Chitto-Tustenuggee's Hammock 1841, and 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020561,891
2010464,697
2000344,765
1990281,131
1980193,643
197075,955
196036,785
195020,529
194013,981
193010,574
19208,802
19107,502
19006,054
18904,249
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Pasco

Military engagements that took place in Pasco, Florida.

Dade Massacre Dec 28 1835
1835
Battle of Chitto-Tustenuggee's Hammock 1841
1841

Historic places in Pasco

National Register of Historic Places listings in Pasco, Florida.

Dade City Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot
Dade City
Jeffries, Capt. Howard B., House
Zephyrhills
Pasco County Courthouse
Dade City
St Leo Abbey Historic District
St. Leo
Zephyrhills Downtown Historic District
Zephyrhills
Dade City Woman's Club
Dade City
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Frequently asked about Pasco

When does Pasco first appear in the US census?
Pasco, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 4,249.
What is the population of Pasco?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Pasco had a recorded population of 561,891.
Were any battles fought in Pasco?
2 documented military engagements took place in Pasco, including Dade Massacre Dec 28 1835, Battle of Chitto-Tustenuggee's Hammock 1841.
How many historic places are in Pasco?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pasco, Florida.
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