Florida

FL · 67 counties Republican

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.

22M
Population
#3 of 52
$74,568
Median Income
-0.8% #34 of 52
42.6 years
Median Age
+9.5% #6 of 52
12.6%
Poverty Rate
-0.2% #33 of 52

Demographics

Florida has a population of 22M, making it the #3 most populous state. The median age is 42.6 years.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

78.1%
Native Born
21.9%
Foreign Born

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%.

Income#34
$74,568
-0.8%
vs nation
35th percentile
Per Capita#25
$42,609
+3.3%
vs nation
53th percentile
Poverty#33
12.6%
-0.2%
vs nation
37th percentile
Unemployment#24
4.8%
-9.6%
vs nation
55th percentile
Education#27
34.1%
+1.3%
vs nation
49th percentile
Commute#9
30.8 min
+11.6%
vs nation
84th percentile

Income Distribution

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%.

Home Value#20
$359,000
+27.4%
vs nation
63th percentile
Rent#9
$1,669
+43.5%
vs nation
84th percentile
Homeownership#24
67.6%
+5.0%
vs nation
55th percentile

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
34.1% +1.3% vs nation
Rank #27 of 52
49th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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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).

Health Insurance Coverage
88.5% −3.5% vs nation
Rank #49 of 52
6th percentile
Life Expectancy#19
77.9
+3.7%
vs nation
63th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#36
18.3%
-6.5%
vs nation
30th percentile
Diabetes#37
11.1%
-0.6%
vs nation
28th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#38
38.8%
+4.1%
vs nation
26th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#34
5.5
-2.2%
vs nation
34th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#29
4.1
-8.3%
vs nation
44th percentile
Uninsured Rate#48
14.0%
+33.5%
vs nation
6th percentile
Physical Inactivity#38
24.9%
-5.5%
vs nation
26th percentile
Food Insecurity#28
12.7%
-11.7%
vs nation
46th percentile

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#21
14.2%
-20.9%
vs nation
60th percentile
Adult Obesity#19
32.7%
-13.8%
vs nation
64th percentile
Excessive Drinking#24
20.1%
+1.3%
vs nation
54th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#31
34.4
+6.5%
vs nation
40th percentile

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#24
6.3
-20.6%
vs nation
54th percentile
Suicide Rate#16
14.4
-27.2%
vs nation
69th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#23
14.0
-21.6%
vs nation
56th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#37
15.7
-22.5%
vs nation
28th percentile

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#27
5.9
-12.9%
vs nation
47th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#25
15.3
-29.9%
vs nation
51th percentile
Child Poverty#33
16.1%
-15.2%
vs nation
36th percentile

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
72.3% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
30.8 min +11.6% vs nation
Rank #9 of 52
84th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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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 .

2024 REP +13.1%
43% 56.1%
Dem 10,893,547 votes Rep
2020 REP +3.3%
47.9% 51.2%
Dem 11,067,456 votes Rep
2016 REP +1.3%
47.8% 49.1%
Dem 9,386,750 votes Rep
2012 DEM +0.9%
50% 49.1%
Dem 8,470,205 votes Rep
2008 DEM +2.8%
51% 48.2%
Dem 8,390,744 votes Rep

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

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.