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Florida

18,801,310 residents · 67 counties · 956 cities · 5,160 census tracts
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Florida has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,661. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,600.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,801,310
+18%since 2000
from 15,982,378 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
351 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+5%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12.0M14.8M17.7M20.5M23.4M1990201020202024Florida
202422.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,661
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,819 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,551
+23%since 2000
from $21,557 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,600
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+80%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(10,458,509)
Black14.2%(2,264,268)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(2,682,715)
Asian1.6%(261,693)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(10,066,923)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(10,884,722)
Black15.2%(2,851,100)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(4,223,806)
Asian2.4%(445,216)
Other1.9%(357,193)
Diversity Score73.6%(13,836,154)
Diversity Score
74
+17%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Jacksonville1,017,689
2.Miami489,812
3.Tampa413,554
4.Orlando333,888
5.Port St. Lucie268,062
6.St. Petersburg264,033
7.Cape Coral236,264
8.Hialeah230,968
9.Tallahassee204,902
10.Fort Lauderdale188,677
11.Pembroke Pines176,714
12.Hollywood157,019
Frequently asked

How many people live in Florida?

Florida has about 18,801,310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florida?

The typical household in Florida earns about $47,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florida expensive?

In Florida, the median home is worth about $205,600, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Florida?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florida?

About 13.8% of people in Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,863,384 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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All 67 counties
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Metro areas
MiamiTampaOrlandoJacksonvilleNorth PortCape CoralLakelandDeltonaPalm BayPort St. LuciePensacolaOcala
Rankings
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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Florida (2010): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy