Florida

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2022 Population
21.6M
1.38% 1-year growth
US Senator
Marco Rubio
Republican Party
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
42.4
0.236% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
12.9%
1.83% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$67,917
9.94% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$292,200
17.5% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
9.52M
2.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Florida had a population of 21.6M people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $67,917. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Florida grew from 21.3M to 21.6M, a 1.38% increase and its median household income grew from $61,777 to $67,917, a 9.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Florida are White (Non-Hispanic) (52%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.9%), White (Hispanic) (11.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.59%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.29%).

29.9% of the households in Florida reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.2% of the residents in Florida are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Florida are University of Central Florida (20,166 degrees awarded in 2022), Florida International University (18,426 degrees), and University of Florida (18,084 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Florida was $292,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.9%.

Most people in Florida drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Florida was 2 cars per household.

Florida borders Alabama and Georgia.

Population & Diversity

Florida is home to a population of 21.6M people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 21.1% of Florida residents were born outside of the country (4.56M people).

In 2022, there were 3.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.2M people) in Florida than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.23M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.56M White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Florida are Spanish (4,549,382 households), Haitian (436,251 households), and Portuguese (150,282 households).

Population by Location

Sex
RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2022 there were 21,634,529 residents in Florida.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Hernando County PUMA, FL (196,598 people), Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, & Union Counties PUMA, FL (191,806 people), and Charlotte County PUMA, FL (189,864 people).

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Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
10,992,067
Women
50.8%
10,642,462
Men
49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 21,634,529 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

91.2%
2022 Citizenship
91.2%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 91.2% of Florida residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Florida was 91.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Florida
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    11.2M ± 6.92k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.23M ± 9.56k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    2.56M ± 20.8k
26.5%
Hispanic Population
5.74M people

In 2022, there were 3.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.2M people) in Florida than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.23M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.56M White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

26.5% of the people in Florida are hispanic (5.74M people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
  2. Haiti
    344,713 ± 14,299 people
  3. Colombia
    299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

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Foreign-Born Population

21.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.56M people
21%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.48M people

As of 2022, 21.1% of Florida residents (4.56M people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Florida was 21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    4,549,382 households (22.2%)
  2. Haitian
    436,251 households (2.12%)
  3. Portuguese
    150,282 households (0.732%)

29.9% of the households in Florida reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Florida was Spanish. 22.2% of the households in Florida reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    446,308 ± 4,963
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    291,088 ± 6,043
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    211,100 ± 4,733

Florida has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Florida employs 9.52M people. The largest industries in Florida are Construction (729,218 people), Restaurants & Food Services (656,999 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (481,944 people), and the highest paying industries are Coal mining ($239,067), Agricultural implement manufacturing ($157,559), and Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($148,440).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
4,401,211
Women
47.9%
4,791,926
Men
52.1%

The workforce of Florida in 2020 was 9,193,137 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

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RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2022 there were 9,516,381 people working in Florida. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Hillsborough County (North Central)--Tampa City (North) PUMA, FL (86,068 people), Duval County (Southwest Central)--Jacksonville City (Southwest) PUMA, FL (85,974 people), and Broward County (West Central)--Plantation & Sunrise Cities PUMA, FL (85,738 people).

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Occupations

9.52M
2022 Value
2.06%
1 Year growth
± 2.06%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Florida grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 9.32M employees to 9.52M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Florida, are Other managers (260,854 people), Customer service representatives (249,298 people), and Retail salespersons (237,739 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Florida.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

9.52M
2022 Value
2.06%
1 Year growth
± 2.06%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Florida grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 9.32M employees to 9.52M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Florida, are Construction (729,218 people), Restaurants & Food Services (656,999 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (481,944 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Florida, though some of these residents may live in Florida and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,523
Median earning men ± $178
$35,265
Median earning women ± $159

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($66,961), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,779), and Information ($61,772).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,055), Public Administration ($48,950), and Information ($47,919).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
4.23%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 72,635
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  2. 45,504
    Construction
  3. 39,474
    Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $133M
    Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
  2. $75.5M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $53.1M
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump
Popular Vote for Florida
51.2% for the Republican Party
Most Partisan Counties in Florida
  1. 89.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  2. 85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  3. 84.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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US Senators from Florida

Marco Rubio
Senator from Florida3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Florida awarded 347,315 degrees. The student population of Florida in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 437,246 male students and 614,730 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Florida are White (135,917 and 40.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (101,737 and 30.6%), Black or African American (57,162 and 17.2%), and Unknown (12,889 and 3.88%).

The largest universities in Florida by number of degrees awarded are University of Central Florida (20,166 and 5.81%), Florida International University (18,426 and 5.31%), and University of Florida (18,084 and 5.21%).

The most popular majors in Florida are Liberal Arts & Sciences (58,657 and 16.9%), General Business Administration & Management (21,122 and 6.08%), and Registered Nursing (17,994 and 5.18%).

The median tuition costs in Florida are $19,200 for private four year colleges, and $2,483 and $9,494 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Florida, the percentage of applicants admitted was 47.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,051,976 (41.6% men and 58.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,051,976 students enrolled in Florida, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 402,333 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 8,909 degrees awarded
  2. 7,817 degrees awarded
  3. 5,462 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Florida was Registered Nursing with 8,909 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 20,166 degrees awarded
  2. 18,426 degrees awarded
  3. 18,084 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Central Florida with 20,166 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 135,863 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Florida, which is 0.643 times less than the 211,452 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 135,917 degrees mean that there were 1.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 101,737 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,047) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Florida in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Florida was $292,200 in 2022, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $248,700 to $292,200, a 17.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Florida is 66.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Florida have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Florida is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Florida is $67,917. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Florida was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $100,020, followed by Santa Rosa County, FL and Nassau County, FL, with respective values of $84,715 and $84,085.

In 2023, 18.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Florida. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.21%.

Property

$292,200
Median Property Value 2022
±$719
$5.59M
Median Property Taxes
±$22,578

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Rent vs Own

66.9%
Homeownership
2022
66.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 66.9% of the housing units in Florida were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Florida was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $100,020, followed by Santa Rosa County, FL and Nassau County, FL, with respective values of $84,715 and $84,085.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$67,917
Median Household Income
± $259
8.35M
Number of Households
± 27,924

In 2022, the median household income of the 8.35M households in Florida grew to $67,917 from the previous year's value of $61,777.

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Wage Distribution

0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Florida
0.473
2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (74.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.9%)
  3. Carpooled (9%)

In 2022, 74.1% of workers in Florida drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9%).

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Commute Time

27.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Florida have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.42% of the workforce in Florida have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 18.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Florida. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.21%.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Florida (2.73M out of 21.2M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Florida is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 18.4% of the children was living in poverty in Florida. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7.2%.

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Health

87.7% of the population of Florida has health coverage, with 39.2% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 2.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 514 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,376 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1,372 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.3%
Uninsured
39.2%
Employer Coverage
14.7%
Medicaid
15%
Medicare
16.7%
Non-Group
2.1%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Florida declined by 2.64% from 12.6% to 12.3%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.7 in Florida.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.3% in Florida.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 15.5% in Florida.

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