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Population Review

Seminole County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 13th-largest in Florida

The population of Seminole County, Florida is 474,912 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $83,030, the median home value is $357,300, and the median age is 39.8.

The population of Seminole County has grown 16.9% since 2010 (423,072 → 494,605), a +1.12% annualized rate.

Seminole County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

474,912

Population

+1.12%

Annual growth

1535

People / sq mi

$83,030

Median Income

$357,300

Median Home Value

Seminole County covers 309 sq mi of land at 1535.1 people per square mile.

About Seminole County, FL

Seminole County is a county in Florida with a population of 474,912. It ranks #13 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 39.8, in line with the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Seminole County is $83,030, above the US median of $74,580. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $357,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,686. The homeownership rate of 65.8% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Seminole County reflects 42.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.2 minutes each way.

Seminole County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Seminole County had a population of 423,072 in 2010 and 494,605 in 2024, a 16.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 494,605 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.12%.

2024 · 495K20102024

494,605

Population (2024)

423,072

Population (2010)

494,605

Peak (2024)

1.12%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010423,072
2011426,382
2012430,626
2013435,640
2014441,583
2015448,535
2016456,266
2017463,052
2018468,195
2019471,791
2020471,472
2021470,935
2022481,084
2023489,254
2024494,605

Race & Ethnicity

White62.7%
Black or African American11.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

39.8

Median Age

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Male

16.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
14.3%
35–44
14.5%
45–54
13.4%
55–59
6.3%
60–64
6.5%
65–74
9.6%
75–84
4.8%
85+
1.9%

Children (under 15): 16.8% · Seniors (65+): 16.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$83,030+$11,319 vs state
Mean household income$111,625
Per-capita income$44,349
Poverty rate6.3%-2.6% vs state
Unemployment rate2.7%
Employment-to-population64.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
21.3%
Finance & real estate
17.3%
Education & health care
10.6%
Information
8.5%
Construction
7.3%
Retail trade
5.8%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.5%

The largest employment sector in Seminole County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

69.8%

Public transit

19.2%

Work from home

27.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$357,300+$32,300 vs state

Median home value

$1,686

Median rent

65.8%

Homeownership rate

197,167

Total housing units

94.0%

Occupied

6.0%

Vacant

34.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.4%

With health insurance

97.7%

With broadband internet

42.6%

Foreign-born

6.9%

Veterans (18+)

11.6%

With a disability

76.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.9%

High School+

42.4%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about Seminole County, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Seminole County, Florida has a population of 474,912 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 1535 people per square mile.

The population of Seminole County has grown 16.9% since 2010 (423,072 → 494,605), a +1.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Seminole County, Florida is $83,030, with mean (average) household income of $111,625 and per-capita income of $44,349. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Seminole County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (62.7%), Black or African American (11.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Seminole County, Florida is 39.8 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

The median home value in Seminole County is $357,300 and median monthly rent is $1,686. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 197,167 total housing units, 6.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Seminole County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Seminole County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.