Orlando, Florida Income Statistics
Orlando Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Orlando Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Orlando | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,090 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $52,229 | $52,322 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.5% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 12.3% | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 10.8% | 11.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Orlando is about 3% lower than in Florida. Income has been growing faster in Orlando (6.5%/yr) than in Florida (5.4%/yr).
About 12% of adults in Orlando earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Florida average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Orlando, Florida grew by 67.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $72,090 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.5% per year.
Orlando has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. The gap has narrowed from 16% in 2009 to 10% in 2024, the closest it has been.
Income Distribution in Orlando
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 43,635 households (34.7% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 23.8% of households in Orlando had an income under $35,000 and 18.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Orlando has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (11.9% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (10.8% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 6,954 | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,509 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8,627 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9,927 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14,936 | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20,236 | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17,079 | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20,412 | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9,627 | 7.6% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 13,595 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 125,902 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 31,458 residents (12.3% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 14.2% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 13.2% of Orlando residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 27.7% had some income but less than $25,000, and 19.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Orlando has a larger share of residents earning $25,000 to $34,999 (11.2% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $1 to $9,999 (9.3% vs 11.2%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 33,702 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 23,843 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 16,733 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 30,230 | 11.8% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 28,593 | 11.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 34,484 | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 37,328 | 14.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18,962 | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 31,458 | 12.3% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 255,333 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 13.2% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Orlando
| Metric | Orlando | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.542 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $61,345 | $60,595 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $49,756 | $50,762 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 18.9% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Orlando, it is 0.542, lower than Florida's 0.551, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 23% more than women's income in Orlando, Florida. Over a 35-year career, a 23% wage gap accumulates to roughly $405,615 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Orlando, Florida has widened from about 16% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 19% in 2023, and was narrowest at 7% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $5,533 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Orlando widened by 2.8 points while Florida's narrowed by 2.5 points.
Employment
| Metric | Orlando | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 16.2% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 9,071 people are unemployed in Orlando, Florida.
The average commute time in Orlando is 23 minutes, about the same as in Florida.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Orlando, Florida has fallen from 10.8% to 5.1% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 12.3% in 2013 and fell as low as 5.0% in 2020.
Orlando has crossed the U.S. unemployment rate 3 times since 2011, most recently dropping below it by 2022. In 2024 its rate was 0.2 points lower.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Orlando, Florida has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Orlando, Florida.
How Wealthy Is Orlando, Florida?
Orlando has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $72,090, about 3% lower than the Florida average of $74,580.
How has median household income changed in Orlando, Florida?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Orlando, Florida rose 68%, from $43,009 to $72,090. Over the same years, income here outpaced Florida as a whole: +68% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Orlando in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Orlando, Florida was $69,061, up 5% from $65,570 in 2022. The Florida median that year was $71,864.
What was the median household income in Orlando in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Orlando, Florida was $55,783. By 2024 it had risen 29% to $72,090.
What is the Gini coefficient in Orlando, Florida?
The Gini coefficient in Orlando is 0.542. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Orlando, Florida?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Orlando, Florida has widened from about 16% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 19% in 2023, and was narrowest at 7% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $5,533 since 2009.
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