New Port Richey, FL Profile
New Port Richey, FL, population 16,928, is located
in Florida's Pasco county,
about 19.9 miles from Clearwater and 26.0 miles from Tampa.
Through the 90's New Port Richey's population has grown by about 15%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of New Port Richey has grown by about 5%.
New Port Richey's property crime levels tend to be higher than Florida's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in New Port Richey tend to be higher than Florida's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 94% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 44.20 |
| Males | 40.50 |
| Females | 48.50 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 11.00% | | Under 20: | 10.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 12.00% | | 20 to 40: | 11.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 13.00% | | Over 60: | 20.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 16,117 | N/A |
| 2001 | 16,054 | -0.39% |
| 2002 | 16,212 | 0.98% |
| 2003 | 16,355 | 0.88% |
| 2004 | 16,590 | 1.44% |
| 2005 | 16,928 | 2.04% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $25,881 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 998 |
| 2002 | 1,056 |
| 2003 | 919 |
| 2004 | 954 |
| 2005 | 950 |
| 2006 | 1,266 |
| 2007 | 926 |
| 2008 | 1,049 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
| Forcible Rape |
9 |
14 |
13 |
15 |
8 |
20 |
9 |
16 |
| Robbery |
27 |
40 |
34 |
30 |
27 |
42 |
27 |
42 |
| Aggravated Assault |
128 |
124 |
107 |
117 |
126 |
156 |
121 |
123 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,848 |
| 2002 | 5,524 |
| 2003 | 5,809 |
| 2004 | 6,176 |
| 2005 | 5,155 |
| 2006 | 5,810 |
| 2007 | 5,560 |
| 2008 | 6,264 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
249 |
248 |
250 |
318 |
283 |
326 |
307 |
357 |
| Larceny, Theft |
660 |
638 |
650 |
684 |
534 |
601 |
607 |
661 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
58 |
45 |
74 |
53 |
62 |
73 |
53 |
69 |
| Arson |
3 |
6 |
8 |
2 |
2 |
1
|
4
|
6
|
Location
| Elevation | 14 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.2 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
