Florida

#3 in USSouth

The Sunshine State Ā· Florida (FL) has a population of 22,610,726 people, making it the #3 most populous state in the United States. The capital is Tallahassee and the largest city is Jacksonville.

Population

22.6M

#3 of 51

Area

65,758 mi²

170,313 km²

Density

133/km²

344/mi²

Capital

Tallahassee

Median Income

$73K

Below national avg

Unemployment

4.1%

National avg: 3.9%

Median Age

42.8

US Share

6.75%

of 335M total

Population Growth

2020 Census

21,538,187

2023 Estimate

22,610,726

Change

+1,072,539 (+5.0%)

Race & Ethnicity

White55.5%
Hispanic/Latino27.4%
Black14.9%
Asian3.0%
Two or More Races19.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%
Other6.8%

Age Distribution

Under 1819.4%
18 to 6458.9%
65 and over21.7%

Economy & Education

Median Household Income
$73,311
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%

Largest Cities in Florida

JacksonvilleMiamiTampaOrlandoSt. Petersburg

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Florida?

Florida has a population of 22,610,726 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. It ranks #3 among all US states by population, representing 6.75% of the total US population.

What is the capital of Florida?

The capital of Florida is Tallahassee. The largest cities include Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa.

What is the median household income in Florida?

The median household income in Florida is $73,311, below the national average of $77,589.

How fast is Florida growing?

Florida has grown 5.0% since the 2020 Census, from 21,538,187 to 22,610,726.

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