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STATE · ADMITTED 1845 · 2020 ACS

Florida

21,538,187 residents · 67 counties · 956 cities · 5,160 census tracts
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Florida has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,703. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,000.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,538,187
+35%since 2000
from 15,982,378 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
402 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12.0M14.8M17.7M20.5M23.4M1990201020202024Florida
202422.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,703
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,819 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,848
+52%since 2000
from $21,557 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,218
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+67%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Florida on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(11,100,503)
Black14.5%(3,127,052)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(5,697,240)
Asian2.9%(629,626)
Other2.9%(615,472)
Diversity Score78.6%(16,936,537)
Diversity Score
79
+25%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
20.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 21,538,187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florida?

The typical household in Florida earns about $57,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florida expensive?

In Florida, the median home is worth about $232,000, and the typical rent is about $1,218 a month.

How educated are people in Florida?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florida?

About 13.3% 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 8,600,261 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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Metro areas
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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