Seminole County, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Seminole County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 480,811 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1393.4 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.99% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 185,377 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Seminole County grew by 16.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 474,863 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Seminole County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Seminole County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,872 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.21% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Seminole County is about 17% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Seminole County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $325,566 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,686 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.8% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Seminole County is about 16.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,686 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Seminole County spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 197 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Seminole County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.6 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.2 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 197 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,095 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,146 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,229 | 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 Seminole County is about the same as in Florida.
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
Seminole County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Seminole County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 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
Seminole County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Seminole County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.9% | 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 Seminole County, Florida.
What is the population of Seminole County, Florida?
The population of Seminole County, Florida is 480,811, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Seminole County, Florida?
The population density of Seminole County, Florida is 1393.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Seminole County, Florida?
The median household income in Seminole County, Florida is $83,872, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Seminole County, Florida?
The median home price in Seminole County, Florida is $325,566, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Seminole County, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Seminole County, Florida is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.