Florida Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Florida | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Florida grew by 19.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 21,895,103 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Florida has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Florida | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Florida is about 8% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Florida | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Florida is about 15.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,564 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Florida spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 200 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Florida | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,068 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Florida:
Taylor County (13.8 min), Monroe County (16.1 min), Franklin County (17.1 min).
Slowest:
Osceola County (32.4 min), Union County (32.1 min), Washington County (32.1 min).
The average commute time in Florida is 24 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Florida has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Florida | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.4), Leon County (0.4), Alachua County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hamilton County (0.1), Hendry County (0.1), Hardee County (0.1).
Health
Florida has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Florida | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.8), Seminole County (0.8), Alachua County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glades County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8), Hendry County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Florida.
What is the population of Florida?
The population of Florida is 22,318,419, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Florida?
The population density of Florida is 312.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Florida?
The median household income in Florida is $71,865, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Florida?
The median home price in Florida is $293,727, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Florida?
The unemployment rate in Florida is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.