Florida Population & Demographics
Florida has a population of 21,928,881, ranking #3 among US states. The median household income is $71,711 and the median age is 42.6.
US states by population — Florida is #3
21,928,881
Population
#3
By Population
$71,711
Median Income
42.6
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 49.1% · Female: 50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.9% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$71,711
Median Household Income
$41,055
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
$102,130
Mean Household Income
56.3%
Employment Rate
Education
89.6%
High School Graduate+
33.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$325,000
Median Home Value
$1,564
Median Rent
10,082,356
Total Housing Units
67.3%
Owner-Occupied
32.7%
Renter-Occupied
15.2%
Vacant
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
1.4%
Carpool
13.9%
Work From Home
28.0 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Florida
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville city | 961,739 | $66,981 | $266,100 |
| 2 | Miami city | 446,663 | $59,390 | $475,200 |
| 3 | Tampa city | 393,389 | $71,302 | $375,300 |
| 4 | Orlando city | 311,732 | $69,268 | $359,000 |
| 5 | St. Petersburg city | 260,646 | $73,118 | $331,500 |
| 6 | Hialeah city | 221,901 | $53,079 | $359,200 |
| 7 | Port St. Lucie city | 220,453 | $78,137 | $327,700 |
| 8 | Cape Coral city | 206,387 | $76,062 | $339,200 |
| 9 | Tallahassee city | 199,696 | $55,931 | $276,000 |
| 10 | Fort Lauderdale city | 183,032 | $79,935 | $455,600 |
| 11 | Pembroke Pines city | 170,557 | $81,675 | $411,700 |
| 12 | Hollywood city | 152,935 | $65,359 | $374,200 |
| 13 | Gainesville city | 143,611 | $45,611 | $235,000 |
| 14 | Miramar city | 135,986 | $86,109 | $420,300 |
| 15 | Coral Springs city | 133,962 | $90,643 | $502,700 |
| 16 | Lehigh Acres Cdp | 127,391 | $62,330 | $263,200 |
| 17 | Palm Bay city | 125,273 | $67,521 | $248,000 |
| 18 | West Palm Beach city | 119,508 | $69,261 | $369,800 |
| 19 | Spring Hill Cdp | 118,814 | $66,557 | $248,400 |
| 20 | Clearwater city | 117,075 | $64,440 | $326,100 |
Counties in Florida
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami-Dade County | 2,685,296 | $68,694 |
| 2 | Broward County | 1,946,127 | $74,534 |
| 3 | Palm Beach County | 1,507,453 | $81,115 |
| 4 | Hillsborough County | 1,489,634 | $75,011 |
| 5 | Orange County | 1,440,471 | $77,011 |
| 6 | Duval County | 1,007,189 | $68,447 |
| 7 | Pinellas County | 960,565 | $70,293 |
| 8 | Lee County | 792,692 | $73,099 |
| 9 | Polk County | 760,961 | $63,644 |
| 10 | Brevard County | 620,533 | $75,817 |
| 11 | Pasco County | 588,758 | $67,384 |
| 12 | Volusia County | 568,229 | $66,581 |
| 13 | Seminole County | 474,912 | $83,030 |
| 14 | Sarasota County | 449,011 | $80,633 |
| 15 | Manatee County | 416,020 | $75,792 |
| 16 | Osceola County | 406,943 | $68,711 |
| 17 | Lake County | 398,696 | $69,956 |
| 18 | Marion County | 387,697 | $58,535 |
| 19 | Collier County | 387,681 | $86,173 |
| 20 | St. Lucie County | 346,237 | $69,027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Florida has a population of 21,928,881 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #3 most populated state.
The median household income in Florida is $71,711, with a per capita income of $41,055. 8.9% of the population lives below the poverty level.
Florida is 59.9% White, 15.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.