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Florida

Statehood Year:
1845
Capital:
Tallahassee
Largest Cities:
Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa
Abbreviation:
FL

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.

23,839,600
Total Population
363
Population Density (mi²)
3
Population Rank
467.4K 2%
Annual Population Growth

Florida Population

Demographics

Economics and Income Statistics

Population by County

Florida County Populations

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Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)