Florida Demographics 2026: Population, Income, Race & Trends Explained, Population Review

Population & Growth

Florida's 21,928,881 residents make it the 3rd-most populous US state. Over the long term, the state has been gaining population — +3005.5% from 1910 to 2024.

Population density: 409 people per square mile. By comparison, the US national average is roughly 94/sq mi, while New Jersey leads with ~1,260/sq mi and Alaska is the lowest at ~1.3/sq mi.

Race & Ethnicity

By Census ACS classification, Florida is:

59.9% White (alone)
15.3% Black or African American
0.0% Asian
1.2% Hispanic or Latino (any race)
0.0% two or more races

Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals can exceed 100% in some breakdowns. The full racial composition (including Native Hawaiian, American Indian, etc.) is available on the Florida state page.

Income & Economy

Median household income in Florida is $71,711, with per-capita income at $41,055. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Unemployment rate: 2.8%.

Income is concentrated in metro counties — see the county-level rankings on the cities ranking page and counties ranking page for sub-state variation.

Age & Households

Median age in Florida: 42.6 years (US median ~39). The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female. Florida skews older than the US median, often a sign of out-migration of younger residents or high retiree population.

Largest Cities in Florida

Jacksonville city — population 961,739
Miami city — population 446,663
Tampa city — population 393,389
Orlando city — population 311,732
St. Petersburg city — population 260,646

Largest Counties in Florida

Miami-Dade County — population 2,685,296
Broward County — population 1,946,127
Palm Beach County — population 1,507,453
Hillsborough County — population 1,489,634
Orange County — population 1,440,471

How Florida Compares Nationally

By population: ranked 3rd of 50 states. By median household income: see the richest states ranking. By population growth: see fastest growing states. By cost of living: see cheapest states to live.

See the complete Florida state page with full demographic breakdown, age pyramid, languages, education, housing, and commute data →

Frequently Asked Questions

Florida has a population of 21,928,881 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, ranking 3rd among the 50 states. Population density is 409 people per square mile.

Florida is gaining population, with a +3005.5% change since 1910 (752,619 → 21,928,881). This is reported via Census ACS rolling 5-year estimates; for monthly/annual estimates between Census years, see the Census Population Estimates Program.

59.9% of Florida's population identifies as White, 15.3% as Black or African American, 0.0% as Asian, and 1.2% as Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100%.

Median household income in Florida is $71,711 per the 2023 ACS. Per-capita income: $41,055. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

The median age in Florida is 42.6 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female. Age distribution and population pyramids by 5-year age bands are visible on the Florida state page.

The largest cities in Florida by population: Jacksonville city (961,739), Miami city (446,663), Tampa city (393,389), Orlando city (311,732), St. Petersburg city (260,646).

California is the most populous US state at roughly 39 million, followed by Texas (~30M), Florida (~22M), New York (~20M), and Pennsylvania (~13M). Florida ranks 3rd. Detailed rankings update each ACS release cycle.

Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Florida's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.

All demographic data on this page comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, currently the 2023 release. Historical population figures use Census Population Estimates Program annual estimates. Data is public domain and freely available at census.gov.