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Dive into each indicator for Florida.
22.6 M
Total population
3rd in the U.S.
160 /km²
Density
42.7 years
Median age
One of the oldest in the U.S.
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Male
8.6 M
Households
91.5%
Urban population
19.5%
Under 18
21.6%
65 and older
1st in the U.S.
77.5 years
Life expectancy
Miami–Fort Lauderdale (6.2 M)
Largest metro
+1.6%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
51.4%
White (non-Hispanic)
27.1%
Hispanic or Latino
≈ 6.1 M
16.9%
Black or African American
3.1%
Asian
1.8%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
≈ 7.5%
Cuban origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup
≈ 5.6%
Puerto Rican origin
≈ 1.9%
Colombian origin
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1850–202422.6 M▲ 25011%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1970–202327.1%▲ 311%
Hispanic/Latino population as a share of the total.
Black or African American share
1970–202316.9%▲ 10%
Black or African American population as a share of the total.
Life expectancy
1980–202377.5 yrs▲ 4%
Average life expectancy at birth.
Data table
| Total population | 22.6 M | 3rd in the U.S. |
| Density | 160 /km² | |
| Median age | 42.7 years | One of the oldest in the U.S. |
| Female | 51.1% | |
| Male | 48.9% | |
| Households | 8.6 M | |
| Urban population | 91.5% | |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | |
| 65 and older | 21.6% | 1st in the U.S. |
| Life expectancy | 77.5 years | |
| Largest metro | Miami–Fort Lauderdale (6.2 M) | |
| Growth | +1.6%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 51.4% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.1% | ≈ 6.1 M |
| Black or African American | 16.9% | |
| Asian | 3.1% | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | |
| Native American | 0.3% | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | |
| Cuban origin | ≈ 7.5% | Largest Hispanic subgroup |
| Puerto Rican origin | ≈ 5.6% | |
| Colombian origin | ≈ 1.9% |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Florida vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
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