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Dementia in Tampa: 2026 Statistics
How many people in Tampa are old enough to be at risk, how many are estimated to be living with dementia, how many are on their own, and what care costs. Every figure is sourced below.
Census data verified · Page updated
| Measure | Tampa | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | Not published | Census ACS 5-year estimate |
| Aged 65 and over | 51,900 | |
| Aged 85 and over | 5,194 | 10% of those 65+ |
| Estimated living with dementia | 5,767 | Estimate: 1 in 9 of those 65+, see method |
| Seniors living alone | 15,921 | 30.7% of those 65+ |
| Median household income | $71,302 | All households, Census ACS |
| In-home care, hourly | $35 | The range Dementia In Home quotes for this city |
What in-home care costs in Tampa
Using the hourly range above. Twenty hours a week is a common starting point; forty is roughly full-time daytime cover.
20 hours a week, per month
$3,031 to $3,031
40 hours a week, per month
$6,062 to $6,062
20 hours a week, per year
$36,400 to $36,400
Full breakdown, and what changes the number, on the cost of care in Tampa.
Where Tampa stands among 23 cities
- Residents aged 65 and over: #21 of 23
- Estimated living with dementia: #21 of 23
- Seniors living alone: #21 of 23
- Lowest hourly care rate: #1 of 23
All 23 cities side by side on the national statistics page.
Frequently asked questions
- How many people in Tampa have dementia?
- An estimated 5,767. This applies the Alzheimer's Association's national prevalence figure of roughly 1 in 9 people aged 65 and over to Tampa's Census count of 51,900 residents in that age group. It is an estimate, not a diagnosis count.
- How many seniors live alone in Tampa?
- 15,921 people aged 65 or over live alone in Tampa, which is 30.7% of that age group, according to Census ACS 5-year estimates.
- What does in-home dementia care cost in Tampa?
- Dementia In Home quotes $35 an hour in Tampa. At 20 hours a week that is about $3,031 to $3,031 a month; at 40 hours, $6,062 to $6,062.
- How does Tampa compare with other cities?
- Among the 23 cities Dementia In Home covers, Tampa ranks 21 for residents aged 65 and over and 21 for seniors living alone.
Sources and method
- Population, age bands, seniors living alone and median household income: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, verified October 23, 2026.
- Estimated dementia cases: the number of residents aged 65 and over divided by 9, applying the Alzheimer's Association's national prevalence figure of about 1 in 9 in that age group. It is a population estimate, not a count of diagnoses, and local prevalence may differ.
- Hourly care rates are the range Dementia In Home quotes for Tampa. Monthly figures use 4.33 weeks a month.
- Rankings are among the 23 cities Dementia In Home publishes guides for, not among all US cities.
Statistics for other cities
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