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Florida Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Florida has a total population of 21,928,881, with a median household income of $71,711, which is 9% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Florida Quick Facts

Population 21,928,881
Median Household Income $71,711
Median Home Value $325,000
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Median Age 42.6 years
Homeownership Rate 67.3%
Affordability Ratio 4.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.2%
High School Graduation 89.6%
Counties 67
Cities/Places 953
Population 21,928,881
Median Income $71,711 9% lower national
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Unemployment 4.8%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%
59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

64out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 64 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Florida

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Jacksonville city961,739$66,98115.0%
2Miami city446,663$59,39019.2%
3Tampa city393,389$71,30215.9%
4Orlando city311,732$69,26815.5%
5St. Petersburg city260,646$73,11811.7%
6Hialeah city221,901$53,07917.5%
7Port St. Lucie city220,453$78,1378.5%
8Cape Coral city206,387$76,0629.8%
9Tallahassee city199,696$55,93123.2%
10Fort Lauderdale city183,032$79,93515.2%

Richest Cities in Florida

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Parkland city$200,156$896,30067.0%
2Pinecrest village$192,477$1,179,40071.8%
3South Beach CDP$188,095$860,00065.1%
4Gotha CDP$181,645$730,30066.3%
5Lake Butler CDP$178,750$886,30058.4%
6Palm Beach town$175,078$1,996,70068.4%
7Key Biscayne village$172,604$1,238,70074.4%
8Pelican Bay CDP$159,187$1,206,20074.3%
9Southwest Ranches town$157,390$841,90051.7%
10Windermere town$156,042$906,60069.7%

Most Affordable Cities in Florida

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Pine Lakes CDP0.8x$56,400$75,075
2Plantation Mobile Home Park CDP0.9x$66,500$71,130
3Zephyrhills South CDP1.1x$41,900$39,884
4Greenville town1.1x$65,100$58,036
5Moon Lake CDP1.3x$49,400$36,901
6Wahneta CDP1.4x$70,900$51,795
7Mulberry city1.4x$75,600$54,035
8Fussels Corner CDP1.5x$80,700$55,263
9Chattahoochee city1.5x$82,900$54,375
10Zephyrhills North CDP1.5x$79,500$51,932

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All Counties in Florida (67)

67 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Miami-Dade County2,685,296$68,69414.9%$425,400
Broward County1,946,127$74,53412.2%$380,400
Palm Beach County1,507,453$81,11511.1%$407,300
Hillsborough County1,489,634$75,01113.2%$333,300
Orange County1,440,471$77,01113.1%$358,300
Duval County1,007,189$68,44714.6%$274,900
Pinellas County960,565$70,29311.4%$319,000
Lee County792,692$73,09911.7%$326,300
Polk County760,961$63,64414.7%$240,000
Brevard County620,533$75,8179.9%$304,400
Pasco County588,758$67,38411.1%$265,800
Volusia County568,229$66,58112.2%$278,000
Seminole County474,912$83,0309.2%$357,300
Sarasota County449,011$80,6338.2%$373,100
Manatee County416,020$75,79210.4%$359,800
Osceola County406,943$68,71112.4%$317,600
Lake County398,696$69,9569.5%$287,900
Marion County387,697$58,53514.6%$220,800
Collier County387,681$86,17310.4%$486,800
St. Lucie County346,237$69,02711.6%$305,800
Escambia County323,275$65,71514.5%$234,200
Leon County295,335$65,07418.5%$279,800
St. Johns County292,243$106,1696.7%$457,600
Alachua County281,751$59,65919.7%$266,800
Clay County223,436$86,0949.1%$281,500
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All Cities & Places in Florida (953)

953 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Jacksonville city961,739$66,98115.0%$266,100
Miami city446,663$59,39019.2%$475,200
Tampa city393,389$71,30215.9%$375,300
Orlando city311,732$69,26815.5%$359,000
St. Petersburg city260,646$73,11811.7%$331,500
Hialeah city221,901$53,07917.5%$359,200
Port St. Lucie city220,453$78,1378.5%$327,700
Cape Coral city206,387$76,0629.8%$339,200
Tallahassee city199,696$55,93123.2%$276,000
Fort Lauderdale city183,032$79,93515.2%$455,600
Pembroke Pines city170,557$81,67510.2%$411,700
Hollywood city152,935$65,35913.4%$374,200
Gainesville city143,611$45,61128.0%$235,000
Miramar city135,986$86,1098.0%$420,300
Coral Springs city133,962$90,6438.3%$502,700
Lehigh Acres CDP127,391$62,33017.2%$263,200
Palm Bay city125,273$67,52111.6%$248,000
West Palm Beach city119,508$69,26114.8%$369,800
Spring Hill CDP118,814$66,55711.5%$248,400
Clearwater city117,075$64,44015.4%$326,100
Lakeland city117,030$60,94714.5%$229,100
Brandon CDP116,365$77,06812.0%$293,800
Pompano Beach city112,212$63,83215.3%$321,900
Miami Gardens city111,264$60,97913.6%$337,200
Riverview CDP107,776$95,4427.8%$341,200
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Population Overview

Florida has a total population of 21,928,881, making it one of the most populous state in the nation. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% higher the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Florida is 42.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Florida is $71,711. This is 9% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $325,000. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Florida is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.8%. The Asian population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Florida?

Florida has a total population of 21,928,881 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Florida?

The median household income in Florida is $71,711, which is 9% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Florida?

Florida has 953 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 67 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Florida?

The poverty rate in Florida is 12.6%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Florida?

The largest city in Florida is Jacksonville city with a population of 961,739.