The most recent estimate was carried out in 2015 by the United States Census Bureau and it was estimated that the state’s population had reached 20,271,272. The last official census within the United States was carried out in 2010 and the east coast state of Florida recorded a total number of citizens at 18,801,310.
In terms of population density, Florida has a surface area of 65,755 square miles (170,304 square kilometers). Based on estimates, that equates to 353.4 people per square mile, (136.4 per square kilometer) and that makes it the eighth most densely populated state in the US.
The largest city in Florida by population is Jacksonville, with over 900,000 individuals in the area. The largest county by population is Miami-Dade County, with well over 2 million individuals residing within the county lines.
The median age in Florida is approximately 41.6, with a slight gap in gender at 51.1% females and 48.9% males in the state.
In religious terms, the Florida population is recorded as 70% Christian based faiths, 24% no particular faith, and 6% non-Christian faith-based.
Florida was a Spanish possession until transferred to the United States by treaty, concluded in 1819 but not in full effect until 1821. Florida was made a territory in 1822 with essentially its present boundaries, and was admitted as a State on March 3, 1845. From 1830 on, all parts of Florida have had census coverage.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Florida was:
Much of the population increase is due to net migration, not only from overseas but from within the US itself. Current claims suggest that around two thirds of residents were born in another state – a statistic that is the second highest in the US. Florida also has one of the highest populations of Hispanic residents in the United States. It is one of just eight states with a Hispanic population that exceeds one million. In fact, Hispanic residents in Florida, California, and Texas account for 55% of the total Hispanic population in the United States.
Immigrants from Spain, Latin America and Cuba have immigrated to Florida in recent years. Because of the large influx of Hispanic immigrants, Spanish is spoken by 20% of Floridians. The population of non-Hispanic blacks has also increased in recent years, primarily because of Caribbean immigration and reverse migration from the North.
Florida also has a high proportion of illegal aliens with figures around 20% of the total state population, the fourth largest in the US.
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Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 13,807,400 | 63.82% |
Black or African American | 3,355,707 | 15.51% |
Two or more races | 2,743,468 | 12.68% |
Other race | 1,045,557 | 4.83% |
Asian | 609,990 | 2.82% |
Native American | 59,197 | 0.27% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13,200 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
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All | 8,353,440 | 2.53 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
Married | 3,905,040 | 3.12 | 80 | 20 |
Non Family | 2,955,290 | 1.28 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
Female | 1,064,140 | 3.52 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
Male | 428,971 | 3.37 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
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9th to 12th Grade | 991,203 | 6.36% |
Associates Degree | 1,567,030 | 10.06% |
Bachelors Degree | 3,154,240 | 20.25% |
Graduate Degree | 1,883,230 | 12.09% |
High School Graduate | 4,316,800 | 27.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 679,669 | 4.36% |
Some College | 2,987,680 | 19.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
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White | 8,749,410 | 8,203,200 | 3,141,020 |
Hispanic | 3,849,820 | 3,134,920 | 1,056,360 |
Black | 2,168,290 | 1,842,520 | 472,130 |
2+ Races | 1,761,590 | 1,502,070 | 545,530 |
Other Race | 689,121 | 534,396 | 157,091 |
Asian | 446,816 | 390,581 | 230,458 |
Native American | 39,683 | 29,449 | 8,237 |
Islander | 8,862 | 7,633 | 2,075 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
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Bachelors Degree | $55,528 | $67,006 | $48,397 |
Graduate Degree | $72,885 | $91,423 | $62,610 |
High School Graduate | $33,773 | $38,421 | $28,113 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $27,504 | $31,740 | $22,027 |
Overall | $42,465 | $47,641 | $37,094 |
Some College | $40,359 | $46,852 | $34,982 |
$42,465
Average Earnings
$47,641
Average Male
$37,094
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.07% of Florida residents speak only English, while 29.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.16% of the population.
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Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
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White | 10,999,300 | 1,054,230 | 9.58% |
Hispanic | 5,661,300 | 874,842 | 15.45% |
Black | 3,237,770 | 648,059 | 20.02% |
Multiple | 2,702,910 | 368,196 | 13.62% |
Other | 1,031,020 | 188,338 | 18.27% |
Asian | 600,684 | 62,820 | 10.46% |
Native | 57,352 | 10,923 | 19.05% |
Islander | 12,678 | 1,574 | 12.42% |
12.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.76%
Male Poverty Rate
13.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Florida is Black, with 20.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Florida is White, with 9.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.25%.
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Rate | Poverty |
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Less Than 9th Grade | 23.98% |
High School | 14.1% |
Some College | 9.61% |
Bachelors or Greater | 5.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
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Female Unemployed | 29.81% |
Male Unemployed | 25.65% |
Female Employed | 6.73% |
Male Employed | 5.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
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Families | $81,514 | $112,658 |
Households | $67,917 | $96,992 |
Married Families | $96,830 | $130,198 |
Non Families | $42,675 | $63,397 |
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median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
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female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,369,720
Number of Veterans
1,233,020
Male Veterans
136,701
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
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Vietnam | 481,883 |
First Gulf War | 325,824 |
Second Gulf War | 291,088 |
Korea | 94,340 |
World War II | 28,235 |
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Age Group | Veterans |
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75+ | 387,021 |
65 to 74 | 335,112 |
35 to 54 | 292,684 |
55 to 64 | 256,676 |
18 to 34 | 98,226 |
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Name | Veterans | % of Total |
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White | 1,084,830 | 9.47% |
Black | 160,834 | 6.41% |
Hispanic | 137,320 | 3.12% |
2+ Races | 77,898 | 3.86% |
Other Race | 27,330 | 3.46% |
Asian | 13,663 | 2.75% |
Native American | 4,202 | 9.29% |
Islander | 963 | 9.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
35.8%
Born in Florida
78.86%
Native Born
21.14%
Foreign Born
8.76%
Non Citizen
12.39%
Naturalized
78.86% of Florida residents were born in the United States, with 35.8% having been born in Florida. 8.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.