Florida
23.5 million people live in Florida. Its population grew 8.9% since 2020, the 2nd fastest of 51. The typical household earns $80,846 a year, 5% below the national median, and the median home is worth $396,700, 7% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 23.5 million
- 3rd highest of 51
- Median household income
- $80,846
- 5% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $396,700
- 7% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 11.2%
- 0.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$80,846 per year
5% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 21st lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$46,222 per year
2% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 24th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
11.2%
0.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 26th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
29.3 min one way
7% higher than the U.S. (27.4 min). 8th highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$396,700
7% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 20th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,866 per month
20% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 7th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
68.0%
2.7 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 22nd highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
23,462,518
6.9% of the U.S. total. 3rd highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+8.9%
5.8 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 2nd highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
18.9%
2.2 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 7th lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
22.8%
3.9 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 4th highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
22.7%
8.0 points above the U.S. (14.7%). 4th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Florida, at 49.9%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 49.9% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 14.5% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 3.3% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.1% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 29.2% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
0.7 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 22nd highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
13.3%
3.1 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 8th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.