2026 E-Insights Report

Percentage of Family Households

  • Tampa Bay’s family household share remains steady at about 62% in 2024, placing the region in the lower-middle of the comparison MSAs. The decade-long trend shows only small movements between 61-63%, with a mild uptick in recent years.
  • Houston, Orlando, and Dallas consistently record some of the highest family household shares, typically ranging between 66-72%. These MSAs consistently rank at the top throughout the entire period.
  • Seattle, Austin, and Minneapolis record the lowest shares in 2024: Seattle at 59.2%, Austin at 58.7%, and Minneapolis at 60.1%. These MSAs remain near the bottom of the rankings across most years.
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About: The Family Household Share measures the percentage of occupied housing units that are classified as family households, including married-couple families and other related-family arrangements. This indicator helps illustrate the household composition and living patterns across metropolitan areas. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS), Table B11016: Household Type by Size, 2013–2024.