Pasco County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Pasco County, Florida. With a population of 561,691 living across 745 square miles of land, Pasco County is one of 5 counties in the Tampa Bay region. The county seat is Dade City, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12101 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
One of the fastest-growing counties in Florida, Pasco stretches from the Nature Coast Gulf shore to inland citrus and cattle country. Wesley Chapel and Land O' Lakes are booming suburban centers north of Tampa.
Pasco County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Pasco County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Pasco County
- County seat
- Dade City
- FIPS code
- 12101
- Region
- Tampa Bay
- Established
- 1887
- Named for
- Samuel Pasco, U.S. senator from Florida.
- Land area
- 745 sq mi
- Water area
- 122 sq mi
- Total area
- 867 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 561,691
- Population density
- 754 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Pasco County, Florida?
Pasco County is located in the Tampa Bay region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Dade City, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 867 square miles — 745 of land and 122 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12101, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Pasco County shares borders with 5 neighboring counties: Hernando County, Sumter County, Polk County, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Pasco County geography & landscape
Coastal salt marsh, karst uplands with lakes, the Green Swamp headwaters, and the Withlacoochee River on the northern boundary.
The county's overall footprint — 745 square miles of land plus 122 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Pasco County
Health care (BayCare, AdventHealth), retail, construction, tourism, agriculture (blueberries, citrus, Zephyrhills spring water), and a growing life-sciences corridor.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Pasco County reflect its location in Tampa Bay and its position as one of Florida's most populous counties. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Pasco County
Split from Hernando County in 1887. New Port Richey grew in the 1920s as a movie-star retreat; the boom later collapsed.
Established in 1887, Pasco County is one of Florida's 19th-century counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Pasco County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Pasco County
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs, Anclote Key, Weeki Wachee (adjacent), Skydive City, and Dade City's historic downtown.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Pasco County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Tampa Bay identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Pasco County
Pasco County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Pasco County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Pasco County.
- I-75
- US-19
- US-41
- US-98
- US-301
- Suncoast Parkway
- SR-54
- SR-56
- Tampa International nearby
- Zephyrhills Municipal (ZPH)
Pasco County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Pasco County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12101.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Pasco County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Pasco County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.