Florida
With a population of 22M, Florida is the #3 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 67 counties. The median age of residents is 42.6 years. Households earn a median income of $74,568, 1% below the national median, with a poverty rate of 12.6% and a median home value of $359,000.
Demographics
Florida has a population of 22M, making it the #3 most populous state. The median age is 42.6 years.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Florida is $74,568, ranking #34 among all states. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Florida is $359,000. Renters pay a median of $1,669/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.6%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Household Type
Education
In Florida, 34.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 1.3% above the national average, ranking #27 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Florida is 77.9 years. 18.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.0% lack health insurance. 88.5% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
14.2% of adults in Florida smoke , 32.7% are obese , and 20.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 34.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Florida is 6.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.7 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
16.1% of children in Florida live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 15.3 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Florida is 72.3%. The mean commute time is 30.8 min, which is 11.6% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Florida voted Republican with a margin of 13.1%. The vote was 43% Dem / 56.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 9.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Florida
Florida has 67 counties. The highest median income county is St. Johns County at $109,839.
Highest Income Counties
| 1 | St. Johns County | $109,839 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa County | $91,922 |
| 3 | Collier County | $90,045 |
| 4 | Nassau County | $89,804 |
| 5 | Clay County | $87,820 |
| 6 | Monroe County | $87,738 |
| 7 | Seminole County | $85,761 |
| 8 | Palm Beach County | $83,581 |
| 9 | Sarasota County | $83,416 |
| 10 | Martin County | $82,943 |
Lowest Income Counties
| 67 | Glades County | $45,870 |
| 66 | Putnam County | $47,934 |
| 65 | Madison County | $48,485 |
| 64 | Gadsden County | $48,801 |
| 63 | Taylor County | $49,073 |
| 62 | Jackson County | $49,149 |
| 61 | Holmes County | $49,343 |
| 60 | Dixie County | $50,110 |
| 59 | Hamilton County | $50,144 |
| 58 | Calhoun County | $50,517 |
All 67 Counties
About Florida
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.