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Florida Population 2020 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs)
21,992,985
Our current estimate for Florida's population in 2020 is 21.99 million. The most recent estimate was carried out in 2015 by the United States Census Bureau and it was estimated that the state’s population had reached 20,271,272.
The Census Bureau hasn't provided a new estimate for 2018, but extrapolating from previous year's figures we can expect the population to have increased by roughly a further 375,000 people, bringing the Florida population of 2020 up past 21.99 million. Florida's 2016 growth rate was one of the faster in the country (ranked 4th) at 1.8%.
The last official census within the United States was carried out in 2010 and the east coast state of Florida recorded a total number of citizens at 18,801,310.
Florida Population Density and Area
In terms of population density, Florida has a surface area of 65,755 square miles (170,304 square kilometers). Based on estimates, that equates to 353.4 people per square mile, (136.4 per square kilometer) and that makes it the eighth most densely populated state in the US.
The largest city in Florida by population is Jacksonville, with over 900,000 individuals in the area. The largest county by population is Miami-Dade County, with well over 2 million individuals residing within the county lines.
Florida Gender and Religion Statistics
The median age in Florida is approximately 41.6, with a slight gap in gender at 51.1% females and 48.9% males in the state.
In religious terms, the Florida population is recorded as 70% Christian based faiths, 24% no particular faith, and 6% non-Christian faith-based.
Florida Boundary, Census and Statehood History
Florida was a Spanish possession until transferred to the United States by treaty, concluded in 1819 but not in full effect until 1821. Florida was made a territory in 1822 with essentially its present boundaries, and was admitted as a State on March 3, 1845. From 1830 on, all parts of Florida have had census coverage.
Florida Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Florida was:
- White: 75.39%
- Black or African American: 16.10%
- Other race: 2.82%
- Asian: 2.71%
- Two or more races: 2.63%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
How Many People Live in Florida?
21,992,985Florida Population Chart
Florida Population History
Records from 1830 show that a mere 34,730 people lived in Florida, but like the rest of the US, those numbers were to grow dramatically from then onwards. By 1840, the number of people who live in Florida had increased by over 50% to 54,477. Florida joined the union in 1845 as the 27th state, and saw consistently high growth for the rest of the 19th century.
That pattern remained for the early part of the 20th century as well, and by 1950, the population of Florida had grown to 2,771,305. However, the biggest growth was yet to follow and in 1960, the national census revealed that numbers had leapt by 78.7% (nearly 6% annualized) to 4,951,560 over the preceding ten years.
Florida Population Growth
More increases came throughout the decades but the latest census shows that rises are slowing down. In 2000, the population of Florida was 15,982,378 and the increase to 2010 was therefore just 17.6%.
Florida Population Projections
If growth continues at roughly the same rate, by the time that the next Census is undertaken in 2020, the population will exceed 22 million. The population could potentially surpass 26 million in 2030, driven by immigration from both Northern US states and other countries.
Population Data via US Census
Florida Growth Rate
Florida Population Rank
| Year | Pop | % Change |
| 2020 | 21,992,985 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 21,646,155 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 21,299,325 | 1.54% |
| 2017 | 20,976,812 | 1.68% |
| 2016 | 20,629,982 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 20,224,249 | 1.83% |
| 2014 | 19,860,330 | 1.52% |
| 2013 | 19,563,166 | 1.23% |
| 2012 | 19,326,230 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 19,093,352 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 18,845,785 | 1.66% |
| 2000 | 15,982,378 | 2.14% |
| 1990 | 12,937,926 | 2.87% |
| 1980 | 9,746,324 | 3.68% |
| 1970 | 6,789,443 | 3.21% |
| 1960 | 4,951,560 | 5.98% |
| 1950 | 2,771,305 | 3.86% |
| 1940 | 1,897,414 | 2.60% |
| 1930 | 1,468,211 | 4.25% |
| 1920 | 968,470 | 2.55% |
| 1910 | 752,619 | 3.60% |
| 1900 | 528,542 | 3.05% |
| 1890 | 391,422 | 3.80% |
| 1880 | 269,493 | 3.68% |
| 1870 | 187,748 | 2.95% |
| 1860 | 140,424 | 4.85% |
| 1850 | 87,445 | 4.85% |
| 1840 | 54,477 | 4.60% |
| 1830 | 34,730 | 0.00% |
- Florida was the 27th state to be admitted to the Union in 1845.
- Florida is considered a favorite travel destination in the United States and of the world. It posted a record-breaking 87.3 million visitors in 2011.
- Over 11,000 miles of rivers, streams and waterways are located within the state.
- Florida's 1,350 miles of coastline is the 2nd longest in the US, coming in after Alaska.
- Florida is the United States' largest producer of citrus fruit. Over 60% of the oranges in US are grown in Florida.
- Space flights are launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
- Florida has over 1,250 golf courses -- more than any other state in the US.
- Saint Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied city and port, which was established by a European settlement in the country.
- Crane Point Hammock was once the site of an Indian village.
Miami-Dade County
- Population2,761,581
- Density1454.54 per sq km
- Growth Since 201010.15%
- State Rank1
- % of State12.97%
There are multiple counties in Florida that have experienced significant population growth from the time of the 2010 Census to the time that estimates were taken in 2015 of the population by county. There are several counties that have seen population increases of at least 10%, with the top two counties posting population increases exceeding 20%. Sumter County had the highest growth rate, recorded at over 26%, with Osceola County trailing behind at just over 20%. Other Florida counties that posted population increases include Broward, Lee, and Collier Counties to the south, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties in the northwestern region, and Polk County, Orange County, and Lake County in the central region of the state.
There are fewer counties that saw declines in population, with none coming even close to the top percentages seen in the growing counties. The biggest decline in population in the 5-year period happened in Bradford County, with 5.64%, followed by other counties along the northern border of the state, including Holmes, Leon, Madison, and Jefferson Counties.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
| White | 15,529,098 | 75.39% |
| Black or African American | 3,316,376 | 16.10% |
| Some Other Race | 580,152 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 559,168 | 2.71% |
| Two or More Races | 542,340 | 2.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 58,118 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12,887 | 0.06% |
Florida Population Pyramid 2020
Florida Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
| All | 7,621,760 | 2.65 | 65 |
| Married | 3,560,518 | 3.21 | 77.8 |
| Non Family | 2,703,919 | 1.32 | 56.3 |
| Female | 987,092 | 3.83 | 47.3 |
| Male | 370,231 | 3.78 | 52.3 |
Florida Education
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 723,824 | 4.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,045,665 | 7.12% |
| High School Graduate | 4,231,678 | 28.81% |
| Some College | 2,963,473 | 20.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,438,630 | 9.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,721,635 | 18.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,561,822 | 10.63% |
Florida Educational Attainment by Race
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.26%.
$33,879
Average Earnings
$38,295
Average Male
$30,343
Average Female
Florida Language
Florida Language by Age
Florida Language
70.89% of Florida residents speak only English, while 29.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.56% of the population.
Florida Poverty
Florida Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
| White | 10,982,248 | 1,152,678 | 10.50% |
| Hispanic | 5,113,554 | 965,888 | 18.89% |
| Black | 3,196,776 | 750,616 | 23.48% |
| Other | 572,443 | 118,943 | 20.78% |
| Multiple | 529,889 | 88,706 | 16.74% |
| Asian | 552,340 | 69,002 | 12.49% |
| Native | 56,236 | 10,177 | 18.10% |
| Islander | 12,654 | 2,957 | 23.37% |
14.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.68%
Male Poverty Rate
15.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Florida
The race most likely to be in poverty in Florida is Black, with 23.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Florida is White, with 10.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.44%.
Florida Income
Florida Marital Status
Florida Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Florida Married by Age and Sex
Florida Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Florida Marital Status by Race
Florida Veterans
Florida Veterans by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
| White | 1,241,799 | 9.77% |
| Black | 155,367 | 6.36% |
| Hispanic | 120,933 | 3.10% |
| 2 or More | 21,596 | 7.20% |
| Other | 13,900 | 3.22% |
| Asian | 13,421 | 2.97% |
| Indian | 5,671 | 12.21% |
| Hawaiian | 1,213 | 11.95% |
Florida Veterans by Education
7.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
Florida Employment Status
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Florida Place of Birth
Origin of Non Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.48%
Native Born
20.52%
Foreign Born
9.21%
Non Citizen
Place of Birth
79.48% of Florida residents were born in the United States, with 35.90% having been born in Florida. 9.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research - A research arm of the Florida legislature focused on economic, demographic and revenue forecasts for the state of Florida.
- US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
- Census QuickFacts
- Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)