Seminole County, Florida Demographics 2026

Name: Seminole County, Florida Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Seminole County, Florida has a population of 481,470, the 13th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $85,761 and the median home value is $386,900. The poverty rate is 9.0%.

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

Seminole County Quick Facts

Population 481,470

Median Household Income $85,761

Median Home Value $386,900

Poverty Rate 9.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 39.8 years

Homeownership Rate 66.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 42.7%

High School Graduation 94.0%

Cities/Places 15

Population 481,470 13th of 67

Median Income $85,761 15% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.0%

Unemployment 4.2%

How Seminole County 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	474,912	481,470	+1.4%
Median household income	$83,030	$85,761	+3.3%
Median home value	$357,300	$386,900	+8.3%

Median Household Income

Seminole

$85,761

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Seminole

$386,900

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.2%

$25K-$50K 16.1%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 42.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

13.0%

$100K-$125K

11.4%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

10.2%

$200K+

13.3%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

67.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.2%

Renter 33.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,783/mo 24.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

22.3%

35-54

28.0%

55-74

22.3%

75+

6.9%

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+)

Cities & Places in Seminole County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sanford	63,730	$66,891	11.9%	$309,300
Altamonte Springs	46,116	$64,070	11.9%	$293,000
Oviedo	40,599	$117,070	5.3%	$454,000
Winter Springs	38,951	$92,574	6.8%	$378,700
Casselberry	30,135	$62,447	12.2%	$299,200
Wekiwa Springs	23,915	$116,596	5.3%	$453,600
Lake Mary	16,860	$109,173	3.5%	$494,900
Longwood	16,337	$78,548	9.9%	$354,300
Forest City	15,312	$85,606	9.5%	$369,900
Fern Park	7,981	$59,428	12.4%	$346,900
Heathrow	6,769	$126,250	3.5%	$598,600
Geneva	3,441	$132,981	0.6%	$520,400
Chuluota	2,187	$97,688	9.3%	$362,100
Midway (Seminole County)	1,407	$60,714	17.2%	$236,700
Black Hammock	1,290	$51,563	14.6%	$297,400

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Population Overview

Seminole County is located in Florida with a total population of 481,470. It is the 13th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

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 $85,761. This is 15% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $386,900. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Seminole County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.3% vs 2.9%).

Education

42.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Seminole County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Seminole County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and 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 Seminole County, Florida?

Seminole County has a population of 481,470, making it the 13th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Seminole County?

The median household income in Seminole County is $85,761 with a poverty rate of 9.0%.

How many cities are in Seminole County, Florida?

Seminole County contains 15 Census-designated places.