Population in Florida

How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.

Topics

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

18502024
22.6 M 25011%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

19702023
27.1% 311%

Hispanic/Latino population as a share of the total.

Black or African American share

19702023
16.9% 10%

Black or African American population as a share of the total.

Life expectancy

19802023
77.5 yrs 4%

Average life expectancy at birth.

Data table

Total population22.6 M3rd in the U.S.
Density160 /km²
Median age42.7 yearsOne of the oldest in the U.S.
Female51.1%
Male48.9%
Households8.6 M
Urban population91.5%
Under 1819.5%
65 and older21.6%1st in the U.S.
Life expectancy77.5 years
Largest metroMiami–Fort Lauderdale (6.2 M)
Growth+1.6%/yr2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)51.4%
Hispanic or Latino27.1%≈ 6.1 M
Black or African American16.9%
Asian3.1%
Two or more races1.8%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.1%
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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The national ranking against every other state will appear here as more states are published.