Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Florida Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Florida had a total population of 22,416,077, with a median household income of $74,568, which is 8% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Florida Quick Facts

Population 22,416,077

Median Household Income $74,568

Median Home Value $359,000

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 42.6 years

Homeownership Rate 67.6%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.2%

High School Graduation 90.0%

Counties 67

Cities/Places 955

Population 22,416,077

Median Income $74,568 8% lower than national

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Florida Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	21,928,881	22,416,077	+2.2%
Median household income	$71,711	$74,568	+4.0%
Median home value	$325,000	$359,000	+10.5%

Median Household Income

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.0%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 29.9%

$100K+ 36.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

8.4%

$200K+

11.0%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%

59.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.6%

Renter 32.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,669/mo 26.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.5%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

25.2%

75+

9.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Largest Cities in Florida

#	City	Population	Median Income	Poverty
1	Jacksonville	977,670	$69,872	14.5%
2	Miami	459,745	$62,462	19.4%
3	Tampa	401,618	$75,475	15.4%
4	Orlando	319,758	$72,336	14.7%
5	St. Petersburg	262,732	$75,192	12.4%
6	Port St. Lucie	232,491	$80,648	9.5%
7	Hialeah	226,165	$55,594	17.0%
8	Cape Coral	215,536	$78,104	10.8%
9	Tallahassee	201,875	$57,409	23.6%
10	Fort Lauderdale	185,604	$83,130	15.0%

Richest Cities in Florida

#	City	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+
1	Fisher Island	$250,000+	$2,000,000+	67.5%
2	Pinecrest	$206,417	$1,406,400	72.4%
3	Parkland	$198,669	$983,000	71.0%
4	South Beach	$193,594	$900,700	66.5%
5	Lake Butler	$182,500	$930,500	64.2%
6	Key Biscayne	$181,505	$1,575,300	77.2%
7	Windermere	$177,778	$987,500	72.7%
8	Palm Beach	$168,403	$2,000,000+	70.0%
9	Belleair Beach	$164,063	$1,015,100	57.7%
10	Pelican Bay	$163,520	$1,287,900	73.0%

Most Affordable Cities in Florida

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

#	City	Ratio	Home Value	Income
1	Greenville	0.9x	$63,200	$70,125
2	Silver Springs	1.0x	$30,800	$32,074
3	Pine Lakes	1.0x	$79,600	$77,785
4	Zephyrhills South	1.2x	$49,800	$42,454
5	Harlem	1.2x	$56,200	$46,038
6	Bushnell	1.3x	$67,600	$52,717
7	Jasper	1.6x	$78,300	$49,500
8	Lake Kathryn	1.6x	$80,700	$50,379
9	Fussels Corner	1.6x	$92,100	$56,091
10	Zephyrhills West	1.7x	$90,800	$51,992

Explore Florida Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Florida (67)

67 results


Miami-Dade County	2,738,356	$71,753	14.7%	$463,000
Broward County	1,977,129	$77,633	12.2%	$414,600
Palm Beach County	1,533,806	$83,581	11.3%	$447,300
Hillsborough County	1,522,748	$79,540	12.7%	$371,500
Orange County	1,471,937	$79,719	13.0%	$390,100
Duval County	1,023,153	$71,277	14.1%	$303,500
Pinellas County	963,481	$72,646	11.5%	$355,100
Lee County	817,666	$76,107	12.0%	$362,200
Polk County	790,694	$65,978	14.5%	$266,500
Brevard County	632,780	$78,476	10.2%	$339,600
Pasco County	611,444	$70,492	11.1%	$300,900
Volusia County	579,622	$70,044	11.8%	$313,000
Seminole County	481,470	$85,761	9.0%	$386,900
Sarasota County	459,547	$83,416	8.6%	$411,800
Manatee County	429,792	$78,457	9.8%	$391,400
Osceola County	427,415	$72,637	12.8%	$353,300
Lake County	412,924	$73,161	8.8%	$318,400
Marion County	400,078	$61,010	14.4%	$243,100
Collier County	398,291	$90,045	10.7%	$540,700
St. Lucie County	360,500	$71,457	12.3%	$347,300
Escambia County	325,923	$67,500	14.7%	$257,200
St. Johns County	306,934	$109,839	6.5%	$489,200
Leon County	297,542	$66,287	18.7%	$301,800
Alachua County	285,492	$61,949	21.2%	$288,800
Clay County	227,584	$87,820	9.2%	$312,500

Page 1 of 3

All Cities & Places in Florida (955)

955 results


Jacksonville	977,670	$69,872	14.5%	$293,700
Miami	459,745	$62,462	19.4%	$518,100
Tampa	401,618	$75,475	15.4%	$420,400
Orlando	319,758	$72,336	14.7%	$394,100
St. Petersburg	262,732	$75,192	12.4%	$371,100
Port St. Lucie	232,491	$80,648	9.5%	$369,200
Hialeah	226,165	$55,594	17.0%	$392,000
Cape Coral	215,536	$78,104	10.8%	$373,500
Tallahassee	201,875	$57,409	23.6%	$294,400
Fort Lauderdale	185,604	$83,130	15.0%	$486,700
Pembroke Pines	173,194	$85,104	10.0%	$439,500
Hollywood	155,082	$67,203	14.7%	$410,600
Gainesville	145,702	$46,195	30.8%	$247,500
Miramar	138,600	$89,125	8.5%	$462,700
Coral Springs	136,103	$93,602	7.6%	$545,400
Lehigh Acres	132,353	$66,890	17.1%	$292,400
Palm Bay	130,132	$72,614	11.7%	$283,200
West Palm Beach	122,290	$73,446	14.1%	$414,200
Spring Hill	119,983	$68,432	11.8%	$288,500
Lakeland	119,961	$64,185	13.2%	$249,400
Brandon	119,767	$79,685	11.4%	$339,000
Clearwater	117,247	$66,381	14.8%	$361,300
Pompano Beach	114,147	$67,195	15.2%	$349,300
Riverview	113,697	$100,438	7.5%	$384,200
Miami Gardens	113,177	$63,627	13.6%	$378,500

Page 1 of 39

Download Florida Data

Free CSV downloads of Florida demographic data — no account or payment required. Files use official Census place names (e.g. "Springfield city", "Oakdale CDP"), so they match Census Bureau sources exactly.

📊

Cities Data (CSV) All cities: population, income, housing, race, education

📋

Counties Data (CSV) All counties: population, income, housing, race, education

Population Overview

Florida has a total population of 22,416,077, making it one of the most populous states in the nation. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Florida is 42.6 years. This is 10% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Florida is $74,568. This is 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is about the same as the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 8% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $359,000. Housing costs are 8% higher than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Florida is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.4%. The Asian population (2.9%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Florida come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Florida?

Florida has a total population of 22,416,077 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Florida?

The median household income in Florida is $74,568, which is 8% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Florida?

Florida has 955 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 with a population of 977,670.