Florida is a state in the Southeast region of the United States, known for the Everglades, white-sand beaches, and tropical keys. It has a population of 23,839,600, making it the 3rd most populated state in the country. The capital city is Tallahassee. Florida has a tourism-driven economy with aerospace and agricultural sectors.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Florida includes 59.91% White, 15.34% Black or African American, 5.58% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,136,720 | 59.91% |
| Two or more races | 3,497,789 | 15.95% |
| Black or African American | 3,363,768 | 15.34% |
| Other race | 1,222,570 | 5.58% |
| Asian | 628,137 | 2.86% |
| Native American | 66,779 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13,136 | 0.06% |
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Never Married
Florida's average per capita income is $45,117. Household income levels show a median of $71,711. The poverty rate stands at 12.62%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,975 | $136,871 |
| Families | $86,127 | $118,620 |
| Households | $71,711 | $102,130 |
| Non Families | $45,261 | $66,724 |
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Florida’s population growth shows dramatic regional variations, with coastal and central counties experiencing the strongest increases. While Miami-Dade County remains the most populous with 2.7 million residents, the fastest growth is occurring in counties like St. Johns County and St. Lucie County, which have grown by 24.9% and 21.6% respectively since 2020. Central Florida continues its rapid expansion, with Osceola County growing 19.7% and Lake County increasing by 17.4%. However, some areas show population losses, notably Monroe County declining by 5.1% and Calhoun County dropping by 1.7%.