Tavares
City in Lake County, Florida
Tavares is a city in Lake County, Florida, with 19,003 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Astatula, 4.3 miles S.
- 19,003residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 12.4 sq miland area · 32.0 km²
- 1,537 / sq mipopulation density
- 32778ZIP code
About Tavares
Tavares (, tuh-VAIR-ees) is a city and the county seat of Lake County, Florida. Its population at the 2020 census was 19,003. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford metropolitan statistical area.
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Living in Tavares
- Median household income
- $58,886
- Median home value
- $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,496/mo
- Median age
- 53.1
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Tavares had 19,003 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,003 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,537 per sq mi (594 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tavares at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,003 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.36 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.7659° N, 81.7564° W |
| ZIP code | 32778 |
| Official website | tavares.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1271225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tavares
- Astatula4.3 mi S
- Yalaha4.3 mi W
- Howey-in-the-Hills4.6 mi S
- Silver Lake5.3 mi NW
- Tangerine7.2 mi E
- Eustis7.9 mi NE
- Lisbon8.1 mi N
- Mount Dora8.1 mi NE
- Okahumpka8.7 mi W
- Groveland8.8 mi S
- Leesburg9.5 mi W
- Ferndale10.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tavares
What county is Tavares in?
Tavares is in Lake County, Florida.
What is the population of Tavares, FL?
19,003 people lived in Tavares at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tavares, FL?
The ZIP code of Tavares is 32778.
What is the elevation of Tavares?
75 feet (23 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tavares?
Astatula (4.3 mi), Yalaha (4.3 mi), Howey-in-the-Hills (4.6 mi), Silver Lake (5.3 mi), Tangerine (7.2 mi).
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