Seminole County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Seminole County is located in Florida with a total population of 474,912. It is the 13th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Seminole County is 39.8 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Seminole County is $83,030. This is 16% higher than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $357,300. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Seminole County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.1% vs 2.8%).

Education

42.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Seminole County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.