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Florida Overview

Mar 3, 1845
INCORPORATED
65,758
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
53,603
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
12,154
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
100
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
345
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
403.6
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
34787
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Jacksonville
LARGEST CITY
Miami-Dade County
LARGEST COUNTY
21,634,529
TOTAL POPULATION
10,646,786
MALE POPULATION
10,987,743
FEMALE POPULATION
96.90
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.20
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,850
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,514
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,917
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,542
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,628,791
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Florida Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Florida

The largest zip codes in Florida by population are 34787 (86,913), 34953 (78,558), 33311 (75,435), 33411 (73,919), and 33024 (73,405).
86,913 (0.40%)
78,558 (0.36%)
75,435 (0.35%)
73,919 (0.34%)
73,405 (0.34%)
72,684 (0.34%)
72,323 (0.33%)
71,749 (0.33%)
71,088 (0.33%)
69,778 (0.32%)
69,152 (0.32%)
68,996 (0.32%)
68,750 (0.32%)
68,517 (0.32%)
68,321 (0.32%)
68,121 (0.31%)
67,110 (0.31%)
66,744 (0.31%)
66,518 (0.31%)
65,766 (0.30%)
65,499 (0.30%)
64,751 (0.30%)
63,474 (0.29%)
63,210 (0.29%)
63,056 (0.29%)
62,827 (0.29%)
62,566 (0.29%)
62,232 (0.29%)
60,995 (0.28%)
60,600 (0.28%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Florida

The largest cities in Florida by population are Jacksonville (950,203), Miami (443,665), Tampa (388,768), Orlando (307,738), and St Petersburg (259,343).
950,203 (4.39%)
443,665 (2.05%)
388,768 (1.80%)
307,738 (1.42%)
259,343 (1.20%)
222,996 (1.03%)
210,520 (0.97%)
198,912 (0.92%)
198,259 (0.92%)
182,673 (0.84%)
170,472 (0.79%)
152,764 (0.71%)
142,414 (0.66%)
135,158 (0.62%)
133,801 (0.62%)
124,440 (0.58%)
121,513 (0.56%)
117,588 (0.54%)
116,984 (0.54%)
116,882 (0.54%)
114,923 (0.53%)
114,404 (0.53%)
111,790 (0.52%)
111,618 (0.52%)
105,821 (0.49%)
102,467 (0.47%)
97,980 (0.45%)
96,510 (0.45%)
94,373 (0.44%)
91,531 (0.42%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Florida

The largest counties in Florida by population are Miami-Dade County (2,688,237), Broward County (1,940,907), Palm Beach County (1,494,805), Hillsborough County (1,468,560), and Orange County (1,427,403).
2,688,237 (12.43%)
1,940,907 (8.97%)
1,494,805 (6.91%)
1,468,560 (6.79%)
1,427,403 (6.60%)
995,708 (4.60%)
959,918 (4.44%)
772,902 (3.57%)
736,229 (3.40%)
610,723 (2.82%)
569,211 (2.63%)
558,520 (2.58%)
471,321 (2.18%)
439,392 (2.03%)
405,069 (1.87%)
393,745 (1.82%)
386,829 (1.79%)
380,221 (1.76%)
378,225 (1.75%)
334,682 (1.55%)
321,296 (1.49%)
294,128 (1.36%)
279,729 (1.29%)
278,722 (1.29%)
219,650 (1.02%)
212,021 (0.98%)
196,621 (0.91%)
189,900 (0.88%)
188,994 (0.87%)
181,055 (0.84%)
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Race in Florida

The most populous races in Florida are White / Caucasian (13,807,410 | 63.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5,738,283 | 26.5%), and Black / African American (3,355,708 | 15.5%).
Race in Florida
Race# Population% Population
Asian609,9902.8%
Black / African American3,355,70815.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific13,2000.1%
Hispanic or Latino5,738,28326.5%
Native / Alaskan59,1970.3%
White / Caucasian13,807,41063.8%
Two or more Races2,743,46712.7%
Some other Race1,045,5574.8%
Total21,634,529100.0%

Ancestry in Florida

The most populous ancestries reported in Florida are German (1,936,987 | 8.9%), Irish (1,784,539 | 8.3%), American (1,729,810 | 8.0%), English (1,644,012 | 7.6%), and Cuban (1,554,844 | 7.2%), together accounting for 40.0% of all Florida residents.
Ancestry in Florida
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,7560.0%
African113,5600.5%
Alaska Native2280.0%
Alaskan Athabascan3260.0%
Albanian16,8140.1%
Aleut1650.0%
Alsatian3160.0%
American1,729,8108.0%
Apache3,2230.0%
Arab137,3610.6%
Arapaho1570.0%
Argentinean73,6500.3%
Armenian12,3960.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac5930.0%
Australian6,7400.0%
Austrian45,4070.2%
Bahamian31,6980.2%
Bangladeshi1,7720.0%
Barbadian6,9170.0%
Basque2,4660.0%
Belgian16,0610.1%
Belizean4,7230.0%
Bermudan1,0370.0%
Bhutanese40,0150.2%
Blackfeet8,2470.0%
Bolivian15,6210.1%
Brazilian106,6720.5%
British121,9400.6%
British West Indian17,4760.1%
Bulgarian8,8630.0%
Burmese44,6620.2%
Cajun2,2730.0%
Cambodian3900.0%
Canadian59,9820.3%
Cape Verdean2,8860.0%
Carpatho Rusyn4170.0%
Celtic3,1100.0%
Central American614,1982.8%
Central American Indian33,3460.2%
Cherokee47,9430.2%
Cheyenne3470.0%
Chickasaw9280.0%
Chilean32,2980.2%
Chinese6620.0%
Chippewa2,5760.0%
Choctaw4,0180.0%
Colombian427,2252.0%
Comanche3140.0%
Costa Rican26,4350.1%
Cree3940.0%
Creek7,2810.0%
Croatian17,3390.1%
Crow3340.0%
Cuban1,554,8447.2%
Cypriot9160.0%
Czech48,9780.2%
Czechoslovakian14,9870.1%
Danish38,9290.2%
Delaware7340.0%
Dominican267,0691.2%
Dutch151,9820.7%
Dutch West Indian1,8760.0%
Eastern European68,9720.3%
Ecuadorian85,2990.4%
Egyptian17,8140.1%
English1,644,0127.6%
Estonian2,0170.0%
Ethiopian5,1480.0%
European297,8041.4%
Fijian6310.0%
Filipino6,0890.0%
Finnish26,2560.1%
French393,6261.8%
French American Indian1,3940.0%
French Canadian103,5410.5%
German1,936,9878.9%
German Russian8260.0%
Ghanaian2,7600.0%
Greek87,0020.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro4,8210.0%
Guatemalan148,8790.7%
Guyanese26,5960.1%
Haitian496,4002.3%
Hmong650.0%
Honduran156,0330.7%
Hopi1680.0%
Houma2410.0%
Hungarian93,9200.4%
Icelander2,3420.0%
Indian (Asian)143,1810.7%
Indonesian5,2080.0%
Inupiat4830.0%
Iranian15,7520.1%
Iraqi4,0860.0%
Irish1,784,5398.3%
Iroquois4,3600.0%
Israeli17,4160.1%
Italian1,229,5395.7%
Jamaican309,4541.4%
Japanese7,6940.0%
Jordanian4,6860.0%
Kenyan2,4170.0%
Kiowa970.0%
Korean171,9310.8%
Laotian4,5710.0%
Latvian4,7970.0%
Lebanese43,4810.2%
Liberian1,2290.0%
Lithuanian38,7400.2%
Lumbee1,0710.0%
Luxembourger1,4690.0%
Macedonian2,3140.0%
Malaysian9,2000.0%
Maltese2,4650.0%
Marshallese150.0%
Menominee1590.0%
Mexican726,4063.4%
Mexican American Indian13,8920.1%
Mongolian1,2950.0%
Moroccan12,8730.1%
Native Hawaiian11,0770.1%
Navajo2,2520.0%
Nepalese100.0%
New Zealander1,4410.0%
Nicaraguan160,6900.7%
Nigerian18,2630.1%
Northern European19,7230.1%
Norwegian123,2090.6%
Okinawan3080.0%
Osage5420.0%
Ottawa3820.0%
Paiute1070.0%
Pakistani20,4220.1%
Palestinian9,9220.1%
Panamanian39,0770.2%
Paraguayan3,9750.0%
Pennsylvania German7,0390.0%
Peruvian134,9700.6%
Pima1620.0%
Polish477,8742.2%
Portuguese90,8380.4%
Potawatomi1,2070.0%
Pueblo4890.0%
Puerto Rican1,204,5045.6%
Puget Sound Salish60.0%
Romanian36,8140.2%
Russian189,8760.9%
Salvadoran80,7920.4%
Samoan4,3890.0%
Scandinavian41,1810.2%
Scotch-Irish150,5500.7%
Scottish301,0251.4%
Seminole5,8430.0%
Senegalese6380.0%
Serbian11,1860.1%
Shoshone1860.0%
Sierra Leonean6100.0%
Sioux2,9090.0%
Slavic8,4350.0%
Slovak30,8810.1%
Slovene7,5050.0%
Somali2590.0%
South African8,2970.0%
South American1,099,8445.1%
South American Indian6,8520.0%
Soviet Union1290.0%
Spaniard76,2870.4%
Spanish41,6490.2%
Spanish American1,9140.0%
Spanish American Indian7500.0%
Sri Lankan100,9420.5%
Subsaharan African166,8730.8%
Sudanese1,6670.0%
Swedish144,1850.7%
Swiss33,8020.2%
Syrian16,2390.1%
Taiwanese1310.0%
Thai209,8861.0%
Tlingit-Haida1890.0%
Tohono O'Odham640.0%
Tongan7550.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian39,5660.2%
Tsimshian200.0%
Turkish18,7820.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander8,1020.0%
Ugandan3400.0%
Ukrainian62,1320.3%
Uruguayan19,7270.1%
Ute940.0%
Venezuelan303,8421.4%
Vietnamese8,2420.0%
Welsh96,2930.4%
West Indian34,4770.2%
Yakama30.0%
Yaqui2280.0%
Yugoslavian14,8340.1%
Yuman560.0%
Yup'ik510.0%
Zimbabwean9520.0%
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Immigrants in Florida

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Florida came from Latin America (3,455,487 | 16.0%), Caribbean (1,813,933 | 8.4%), Cuba (1,006,576 | 4.6%), South America (980,799 | 4.5%), and Central America (660,755 | 3.0%), together accounting for 36.6% of all Florida residents.
Immigrants in Florida
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,4850.0%
Africa79,8040.4%
Albania9,7790.1%
Argentina57,2630.3%
Armenia5190.0%
Asia486,3642.2%
Australia5,1900.0%
Austria3,9140.0%
Azores5110.0%
Bahamas17,7490.1%
Bangladesh13,0530.1%
Barbados6,0220.0%
Belarus3,8020.0%
Belgium4,2890.0%
Belize4,0210.0%
Bolivia10,8610.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina8,6950.0%
Brazil122,9060.6%
Bulgaria6,8830.0%
Cabo Verde7380.0%
Cambodia3,2680.0%
Cameroon1,2880.0%
Canada109,1320.5%
Caribbean1,813,9338.4%
Central America660,7553.0%
Chile22,7150.1%
China68,6580.3%
Colombia298,6691.4%
Congo2680.0%
Costa Rica16,5700.1%
Croatia3,7560.0%
Cuba1,006,5764.6%
Czechoslovakia8,0380.0%
Denmark1,6130.0%
Dominica5,3750.0%
Dominican Republic137,7270.6%
Eastern Africa15,5600.1%
Eastern Asia98,6910.5%
Eastern Europe167,1500.8%
Ecuador54,5850.3%
Egypt13,9980.1%
El Salvador49,8380.2%
England37,7230.2%
Eritrea7350.0%
Ethiopia3,1290.0%
Europe432,7622.0%
Fiji3790.0%
France20,0080.1%
Germany54,2720.3%
Ghana2,9040.0%
Greece8,9800.0%
Grenada3,1830.0%
Guatemala97,6320.4%
Guyana33,5560.2%
Haiti342,3751.6%
Honduras107,1600.5%
Hong Kong4,5850.0%
Hungary9,1220.0%
India94,3490.4%
Indonesia2,9470.0%
Iran11,0000.1%
Iraq4,9660.0%
Ireland9,4210.0%
Israel14,5350.1%
Italy30,7550.1%
Jamaica227,3191.1%
Japan10,4250.1%
Jordan5,2450.0%
Kazakhstan3,4020.0%
Kenya3,8900.0%
Korea19,4450.1%
Kuwait2,4560.0%
Laos4,0730.0%
Latin America3,455,48716.0%
Latvia1,5170.0%
Lebanon8,3520.0%
Liberia1,9500.0%
Lithuania3,3300.0%
Malaysia2,6350.0%
Mexico257,1521.2%
Micronesia7080.0%
Middle Africa3,2100.0%
Moldova4,3610.0%
Morocco9,1640.0%
Nepal1,5110.0%
Netherlands8,1030.0%
Nicaragua105,0660.5%
Nigeria10,4430.1%
North Macedonia1,0350.0%
Northern Africa27,9490.1%
Northern Europe99,0230.5%
Norway2,1360.0%
Oceania9,5160.0%
Pakistan13,5690.1%
Panama22,9720.1%
Peru96,6930.4%
Philippines84,4030.4%
Poland25,2190.1%
Portugal9,4930.0%
Romania14,9430.1%
Russia31,0760.1%
Saudi Arabia4,5970.0%
Scotland5,9200.0%
Senegal8500.0%
Serbia3,7180.0%
Sierra Leone5950.0%
Singapore1,2210.0%
Somalia1570.0%
South Africa11,2430.1%
South America980,7994.5%
South Central Asia144,8110.7%
South Eastern Asia174,8920.8%
Southern Europe71,4220.3%
Spain21,5710.1%
Sri Lanka2,6490.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines2,5780.0%
Sudan1,3170.0%
Sweden4,7000.0%
Switzerland3,3490.0%
Syria7,2990.0%
Taiwan8,0020.0%
Thailand12,3030.1%
Trinidad and Tobago43,6420.2%
Turkey10,9690.1%
Uganda6400.0%
Ukraine21,8860.1%
Uruguay14,8090.1%
Uzbekistan2,1550.0%
Venezuela262,0421.2%
Vietnam60,6040.3%
West Indies2,3670.0%
Western Africa19,5970.1%
Western Asia63,7730.3%
Western Europe94,1620.4%
Yemen5960.0%
Zaire5400.0%
Zimbabwe1,9740.0%
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Sex and Age in Florida

Sex and Age in Florida

The most populous age groups in Florida are 55 to 59 Years (716,872 | 6.7%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (761,425 | 6.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Florida
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years563,975 (5.3%)540,590 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years581,789 (5.5%)557,787 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years640,792 (6.0%)608,029 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years644,769 (6.1%)614,204 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years662,802 (6.2%)639,945 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years693,602 (6.5%)663,524 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years710,306 (6.7%)685,966 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years686,334 (6.5%)667,160 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years658,980 (6.2%)656,570 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years661,646 (6.2%)665,094 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years690,980 (6.5%)699,051 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years716,872 (6.7%)761,425 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years693,066 (6.5%)748,624 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years615,979 (5.8%)708,005 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years540,686 (5.1%)620,641 (5.7%)
75 to 79 Years409,444 (3.8%)479,682 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years251,471 (2.4%)321,725 (2.9%)
85 Years and over223,293 (2.1%)349,721 (3.2%)
Total10,646,786 (100.0%)10,987,743 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Florida

Median Family Size in Florida

The median family size in Florida is 3.11 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,064,138 | 19.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.27 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (428,971 | 8.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Florida
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,905,043 (72.3%)3.09
Single Male/Father428,971 (8.0%)2.95
Single Female/Mother1,064,138 (19.7%)3.27
Total Families5,398,152 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Florida

The median household size in Florida is 2.53 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,064,138 | 12.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.52 persons per household. non-family households (2,955,289 | 35.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Florida
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,905,043 (46.8%)3.12
Single Male/Father428,971 (5.1%)3.37
Single Female/Mother1,064,138 (12.7%)3.52
Non-family2,955,289 (35.4%)1.28
Total Households8,353,441 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Florida

Out of a total of 8,353,441 households in Florida, 5,398,152 (64.6%) are family households, while 2,955,289 (35.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,564,673, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,363,996.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Florida
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,363,996 (28.3%)
2-Person Households2,564,673 (30.7%)502,684 (6.0%)
3-Person Households1,223,798 (14.6%)58,433 (0.7%)
4-Person Households946,476 (11.3%)22,215 (0.3%)
5-Person Households424,120 (5.1%)6,048 (0.1%)
6-Person Households153,595 (1.8%)976 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households85,490 (1.0%)937 (0.0%)
Total5,398,152 (64.6%)2,955,289 (35.4%)

Female Fertility in Florida

Fertility by Age in Florida

Average fertility rate in Florida is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Florida
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years4,307 (1.9%)7.0
20 to 34 years159,109 (69.8%)80.0
35 to 50 years64,599 (28.3%)30.0
Total228,015 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Florida

62.3% of women with births (228,015) in Florida are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 88.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 26.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Florida
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years487 (11.3%)3,820 (88.7%)
20 to 34 years94,033 (59.1%)65,076 (40.9%)
35 to 50 years47,480 (73.5%)17,119 (26.5%)
Total142,053 (62.3%)85,962 (37.7%)

Fertility by Education in Florida

Average fertility rate in Florida is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 57.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Florida
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School24,811 (10.9%)34.0
High School Diploma56,232 (24.7%)53.0
College or Associate's Degree69,623 (30.5%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree50,374 (22.1%)52.0
Graduate Degree26,975 (11.8%)57.0
Total228,015 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Florida

37.7% of women with births in Florida are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 88.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 55.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Florida
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School11,587 (46.7%)13,224 (53.3%)
High School Diploma24,967 (44.4%)31,265 (55.6%)
College or Associate's Degree41,286 (59.3%)28,337 (40.7%)
Bachelor's Degree40,350 (80.1%)10,024 (19.9%)
Graduate Degree23,846 (88.4%)3,129 (11.6%)
Total142,053 (62.3%)85,962 (37.7%)

Income in Florida

Income Overview in Florida

Per Capita Income in Florida is $38,850, while median incomes of families and households are $81,514 and $67,917 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income21,634,529$38,850
Median Family Income5,398,152$81,514
Mean Family Income5,398,152$112,658
Median Household Income8,353,441$67,917
Mean Household Income8,353,441$96,992
Income Deficit5,398,152$10,542
Wage / Income Gap (%)21,634,52922.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)21,634,52977.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index21,634,5290.49

Earnings by Sex in Florida

Average Earnings in Florida are $37,826, $42,944 for men and $33,256 for women, a difference of 22.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Florida
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,766,513 (52.6%)$42,944
Female5,199,228 (47.4%)$33,256
Total10,965,741 (100.0%)$37,826

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Florida

The most common earnings brackets in Florida are $100,000+ for men (930,545 | 16.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (405,731 | 7.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Florida
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less200,367 (3.5%)248,038 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999139,967 (2.4%)182,270 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499158,397 (2.8%)193,052 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999122,665 (2.1%)150,451 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499165,086 (2.9%)206,647 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999142,298 (2.5%)192,650 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499157,586 (2.7%)194,606 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999129,272 (2.2%)164,037 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499162,771 (2.8%)196,032 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999204,140 (3.5%)230,270 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999384,382 (6.7%)405,731 (7.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999390,568 (6.8%)377,404 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999327,258 (5.7%)311,516 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999302,173 (5.2%)276,711 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999304,262 (5.3%)281,475 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999251,582 (4.4%)226,526 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999438,625 (7.6%)353,236 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999321,410 (5.6%)245,488 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999533,159 (9.2%)367,176 (7.1%)
$100,000+930,545 (16.1%)395,912 (7.6%)
Total5,766,513 (100.0%)5,199,228 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Florida

Average earnings in Florida are $47,641 for men and $37,094 for women, a difference of 22.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,423, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,740. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,610, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,027.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Florida
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,740$22,027
High School Diploma$38,421$28,113
College or Associate's Degree$46,852$34,982
Bachelor's Degree$67,006$48,397
Graduate Degree$91,423$62,610
Total$47,641$37,094

Family Income in Florida

Family Income Brackets in Florida

According to the Florida family income data, there are 1,020,251 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 102,565 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Florida
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000172,7413.2%
$10,000 to $14,999102,5651.9%
$15,000 to $24,999275,3065.1%
$25,000 to $34,999367,0746.8%
$35,000 to $49,999599,19511.1%
$50,000 to $74,999960,87117.8%
$75,000 to $99,999777,33414.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991,020,25118.9%
$150,000 to $199,999496,6309.2%
$200,000+620,78711.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Florida

7+ person families (68,918 | 1.3%) account for the highest median family income in Florida with $100,282 per family, while 2-person families (2,751,828 | 51.0%) have the highest median income of $36,829 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Florida
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,751,828 (51.0%)$73,658
3-Person Families1,191,376 (22.1%)$82,636
4-Person Families875,347 (16.2%)$98,038
5-Person Families377,839 (7.0%)$94,803
6-Person Families132,844 (2.5%)$96,923
7+ Person Families68,918 (1.3%)$100,282
Total5,398,152 (100.0%)$81,514

Family Income by Number of Earners in Florida

The median family income in Florida is $81,514, with families comprising 3+ earners (565,952) having the highest median family income of $126,171, while families with no earners (1,043,839) have the lowest median family income of $52,477, accounting for 10.5% and 19.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Florida
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,043,839 (19.3%)$52,477
1 Earner1,750,352 (32.4%)$59,681
2 Earners2,038,009 (37.8%)$103,052
3+ Earners565,952 (10.5%)$126,171
Total5,398,152 (100.0%)$81,514

Household Income in Florida

Household Income Brackets in Florida

With 1,470,206 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Florida, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 309,077 households (3.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Florida
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000434,3795.2%
$10,000 to $14,999309,0773.7%
$15,000 to $24,999634,8627.6%
$25,000 to $34,999693,3368.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,010,76612.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,470,20617.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,102,65413.2%
$100,000 to $149,9991,336,55116.0%
$150,000 to $199,999618,1557.4%
$200,000+751,8109.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Florida

The median household income in Florida is $67,917, with the highest median household income of $80,393 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,057,882 households (36.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,020, with 233,962 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Florida
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years233,962 (2.8%)$41,020
25 to 44 Years2,385,773 (28.6%)$73,861
45 to 64 Years3,057,882 (36.6%)$80,393
65+ Years2,675,824 (32.0%)$53,384
Total8,353,441 (100.0%)$67,917

Poverty in Florida

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Florida

With 11.8% poverty level for males and 13.9% for females among the residents of Florida, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 105,449 males (19.1%) and 103,210 females (19.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Florida
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years105,449 (19.1%)103,210 (19.5%)
5 Years20,088 (18.1%)19,911 (18.6%)
6 to 11 Years129,573 (18.3%)119,722 (17.7%)
12 to 14 Years62,474 (16.3%)56,546 (15.7%)
15 Years21,310 (16.8%)20,368 (16.9%)
16 and 17 Years40,324 (16.1%)38,592 (16.1%)
18 to 24 Years138,060 (16.2%)156,907 (19.3%)
25 to 34 Years130,853 (9.6%)200,770 (14.9%)
35 to 44 Years119,915 (9.2%)169,608 (12.9%)
45 to 54 Years110,811 (8.3%)142,837 (10.5%)
55 to 64 Years150,327 (10.8%)179,671 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years109,353 (9.6%)147,413 (11.2%)
75 Years and over81,724 (9.5%)149,817 (13.6%)
Total1,220,261 (11.8%)1,505,372 (13.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Florida

According to the poverty statistics in Florida, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.7% of males and 89.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Florida
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years447,729 (80.9%)427,278 (80.5%)
5 Years90,738 (81.9%)87,240 (81.4%)
6 to 11 Years577,459 (81.7%)557,526 (82.3%)
12 to 14 Years321,505 (83.7%)303,449 (84.3%)
15 Years105,499 (83.2%)100,184 (83.1%)
16 and 17 Years210,524 (83.9%)201,793 (84.0%)
18 to 24 Years714,039 (83.8%)657,945 (80.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,231,987 (90.4%)1,143,082 (85.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,189,097 (90.8%)1,149,143 (87.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,217,434 (91.7%)1,217,869 (89.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,238,230 (89.2%)1,323,913 (88.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,031,498 (90.4%)1,168,896 (88.8%)
75 Years and over779,278 (90.5%)952,732 (86.4%)
Total9,155,017 (88.2%)9,291,050 (86.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Florida

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Florida show that 5.4% or 209,747 of the total 3,905,043 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.7%, comprising of 4,560 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.5%, which includes 114,703 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Florida
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,416,529 (95.5%)114,703 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,063,349 (94.6%)61,244 (5.4%)
3 or 4 Children202,248 (87.4%)29,240 (12.6%)
5 or more Children13,170 (74.3%)4,560 (25.7%)
Total3,695,296 (94.6%)209,747 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Florida

According to the poverty data in Florida, 12.2% or 52,441 single-father households and 21.6% or 230,225 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 722 households (36.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6,742 households (69.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Florida
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children17,193 (8.1%)44,376 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children27,405 (14.7%)132,065 (26.2%)
3 or 4 Children7,121 (27.0%)47,042 (51.7%)
5 or more Children722 (36.4%)6,742 (69.9%)
Total52,441 (12.2%)230,225 (21.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Florida

The poverty data for Florida shows that 209,747 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 282,666 of the single-parent households (18.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4,560 households (25.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7,464 household (64.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Florida
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children114,703 (4.5%)61,569 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children61,244 (5.4%)159,470 (23.1%)
3 or 4 Children29,240 (12.6%)54,163 (46.2%)
5 or more Children4,560 (25.7%)7,464 (64.2%)
Total209,747 (5.4%)282,666 (18.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Florida

Employment by Class of Employer in Florida

Among the 9,897,435 employed individuals in Florida, private company employees (6,800,217 | 68.7%), not-for-profit organizations (653,570 | 6.6%), and local government employees (651,870 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Florida
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,800,21768.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)604,8266.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)602,6656.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations653,5706.6%
Local Government Employees651,8706.6%
State Government Employees283,8072.9%
Federal Government Employees280,4832.8%
Unpaid Family Workers19,9970.2%
Total9,897,435100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Florida

According to the labor force statistics for Florida, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,893,588), 59.4% or 10,628,791 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 531,440 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.1% or 1,127,772 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.4% or 54,493 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Florida
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years353,848 (35.0%)54,493 (15.4%)
20 to 24 Years965,336 (74.1%)83,984 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Years1,127,772 (83.1%)65,411 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years1,154,717 (82.7%)55,426 (4.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,217,976 (83.1%)93,155 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,208,735 (81.3%)83,932 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years1,061,417 (71.8%)39,272 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years810,230 (56.2%)29,979 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years601,445 (24.2%)25,261 (4.2%)
75 Years and over128,226 (6.3%)5,129 (4.0%)
Total10,628,791 (59.4%)531,440 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Florida

According to labor force statistics for Florida, 77.6% of individuals (8,581,939) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,059,200) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 369,023 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.7% or 3,098,674 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 48,242 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Florida
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School689,173 (62.6%)77,064 (7.0%)
High School Diploma2,165,645 (72.7%)157,881 (5.3%)
College / Associate Degree2,626,906 (79.1%)142,803 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,098,674 (84.7%)106,094 (2.9%)
Total8,581,939 (77.6%)475,546 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Florida

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Florida are Management (1,115,120 | 11.1%), Community & Social Service (981,134 | 9.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (646,439 | 6.5%), Business & Financial (554,178 | 5.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (518,566 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Florida

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Florida, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (74.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.6%), and Health Technologists (71.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Florida
OccupationMaleFemale
Management661,662 (59.3%)453,458 (40.7%)
Business & Financial258,433 (46.6%)295,745 (53.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science385,439 (74.3%)133,127 (25.7%)
Computers & Mathematics216,255 (74.3%)74,985 (25.8%)
Architecture & Engineering136,389 (85.1%)23,886 (14.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science32,795 (48.9%)34,256 (51.1%)
Community & Social Service 343,089 (35.0%)638,045 (65.0%)
Education, Arts & Media48,763 (34.1%)94,442 (65.9%)
Legal Services & Support58,006 (44.0%)73,970 (56.0%)
Education Instruction & Library131,795 (25.9%)378,034 (74.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment104,525 (53.3%)91,599 (46.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating177,430 (27.5%)469,009 (72.6%)
Health Technologists124,027 (28.4%)312,314 (71.6%)
Total (Category)1,826,053 (47.9%)1,989,384 (52.1%)
Total (Overall)5,270,242 (52.6%)4,753,495 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Florida are Food Preparation & Serving (610,508 | 6.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (442,175 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (292,432 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (285,022 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (242,563 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Florida

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Florida, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (76.0%), Security & Protection (74.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.8%), Personal Care & Service (69.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Florida
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support38,718 (13.2%)253,714 (86.8%)
Security & Protection180,911 (74.6%)61,652 (25.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention103,333 (73.6%)37,144 (26.4%)
Law Enforcement77,578 (76.0%)24,508 (24.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving296,432 (48.5%)314,076 (51.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance250,391 (56.6%)191,784 (43.4%)
Personal Care & Service87,647 (30.7%)197,375 (69.3%)
Total (Category)854,099 (45.6%)1,018,601 (54.4%)
Total (Overall)5,270,242 (52.6%)4,753,495 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Florida are Office & Administration (1,194,589 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (1,154,978 | 11.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Florida

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Florida
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related579,358 (50.2%)575,620 (49.8%)
Office & Administration321,480 (26.9%)873,109 (73.1%)
Total (Category)900,838 (38.3%)1,448,729 (61.7%)
Total (Overall)5,270,242 (52.6%)4,753,495 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Florida are Construction & Extraction (549,423 | 5.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (329,372 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (46,989 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Florida

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Florida
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry34,321 (73.0%)12,668 (27.0%)
Construction & Extraction526,043 (95.7%)23,380 (4.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair316,205 (96.0%)13,167 (4.0%)
Total (Category)876,569 (94.7%)49,215 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)5,270,242 (52.6%)4,753,495 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Florida are Transportation (416,277 | 4.2%), Production (324,501 | 3.2%), and Material Moving (319,471 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Florida

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Florida
OccupationMaleFemale
Production224,385 (69.2%)100,116 (30.8%)
Transportation351,124 (84.4%)65,153 (15.7%)
Material Moving237,174 (74.2%)82,297 (25.8%)
Total (Category)812,683 (76.6%)247,566 (23.4%)
Total (Overall)5,270,242 (52.6%)4,753,495 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Florida

Employment Industries in Florida

The major employment industries in Florida include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,346,900 | 13.4%), Retail Trade (1,225,879 | 12.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (838,993 | 8.4%), Construction (818,352 | 8.2%), and Professional & Scientific (774,862 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Florida

Employment Industries by Sex in Florida

The Florida industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.1%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (86.2%), and Utilities (77.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.4%), Educational Services (69.0%), and Finance & Insurance (55.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Florida
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting52,971 (70.9%)21,760 (29.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6,040 (86.2%)969 (13.8%)
Construction712,978 (87.1%)105,374 (12.9%)
Manufacturing359,815 (69.4%)159,030 (30.6%)
Wholesale Trade174,299 (69.1%)77,866 (30.9%)
Retail Trade639,670 (52.2%)586,209 (47.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing401,170 (74.4%)138,177 (25.6%)
Utilities59,278 (77.7%)17,021 (22.3%)
Information101,669 (61.9%)62,703 (38.2%)
Finance & Insurance225,909 (44.1%)286,440 (55.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing142,577 (50.9%)137,780 (49.1%)
Professional & Scientific427,250 (55.1%)347,612 (44.9%)
Enterprise Management6,082 (45.0%)7,437 (55.0%)
Administrative & Support342,559 (58.1%)246,800 (41.9%)
Educational Services233,531 (31.0%)520,388 (69.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance318,110 (23.6%)1,028,790 (76.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation167,189 (57.5%)123,504 (42.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services410,531 (48.9%)428,462 (51.1%)
Public Administration244,241 (56.5%)187,986 (43.5%)
Total5,270,242 (52.6%)4,753,495 (47.4%)

Education in Florida

School Enrollment in Florida

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,796,025 students in Florida are college / undergraduate (1,097,277 | 22.9%), high school (1,007,418 | 21.0%), and middle school (983,091 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Florida
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool287,2166.0%
Kindergarten234,6554.9%
Elementary School913,61419.1%
Middle School983,09120.5%
High School1,007,41821.0%
College / Undergraduate1,097,27722.9%
Graduate / Professional272,7545.7%
Total4,796,025100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Florida

Out of a total of 4,796,025 students who are enrolled in schools in Florida, 935,225 (19.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,860,800 (80.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 105,963 (46.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 622,778 (87.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Florida
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds124,433 (54.0%)105,963 (46.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old891,776 (82.6%)187,708 (17.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,039,028 (85.3%)179,060 (14.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds622,778 (87.0%)93,347 (13.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds317,504 (83.0%)65,209 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds429,998 (79.6%)110,237 (20.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds233,626 (72.3%)89,686 (27.7%)
35 Years and over202,414 (66.2%)103,258 (33.8%)
Total3,860,800 (80.5%)935,225 (19.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Florida

Business (1,272,085 | 23.7%), education (646,706 | 12.1%), science & technology (582,874 | 10.9%), engineering (413,563 | 7.7%), and social sciences (389,097 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 5,363,050 individuals in Florida who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Florida
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics221,5124.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural275,1775.1%
Physical & Health Sciences146,7942.7%
Psychology268,0875.0%
Social Sciences389,0977.3%
Engineering413,5637.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies41,2340.8%
Science & Technology582,87410.9%
Business1,272,08523.7%
Education646,70612.1%
Literature & Languages182,4423.4%
Liberal Arts & History210,0483.9%
Visual & Performing Arts179,5553.4%
Communications210,4623.9%
Arts & Humanities323,4146.0%
Total5,363,050100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Florida

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Florida

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Florida are males with 2 vehicles (2,353,358, accounting for 45.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,977,556, making up 50.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Florida
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle143,781 (2.8%)122,750 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle1,064,960 (20.4%)1,161,337 (25.1%)
2 Vehicles2,353,358 (45.2%)1,977,556 (42.7%)
3 Vehicles1,084,161 (20.8%)915,040 (19.8%)
4 Vehicles408,061 (7.8%)331,636 (7.2%)
5 or more Vehicles153,640 (2.9%)122,977 (2.7%)
Total5,207,961 (100.0%)4,631,296 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Florida

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Florida are 30 to 34 minutes (1,462,411 commuters, 16.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (1,340,928 commuters, 15.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,280,078 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Florida
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes167,8591.9%
5 to 9 Minutes611,4857.0%
10 to 14 Minutes982,99211.3%
15 to 19 Minutes1,280,07814.7%
20 to 24 Minutes1,340,92815.4%
25 to 29 Minutes609,0557.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1,462,41116.8%
35 to 39 Minutes307,0623.5%
40 to 44 Minutes393,3344.5%
45 to 59 Minutes818,3979.4%
60 to 89 Minutes531,4376.1%
90 or more Minutes211,0702.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Florida

The most common commute times in Florida are 30 to 34 minutes (808,068 commuters, 17.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (654,343 commuters, 16.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Florida
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes90,341 (1.9%)77,518 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes298,743 (6.4%)312,742 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes487,246 (10.5%)495,746 (12.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes653,187 (14.0%)626,891 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes695,496 (14.9%)645,432 (15.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes317,819 (6.8%)291,236 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes808,068 (17.3%)654,343 (16.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes166,183 (3.6%)140,879 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes221,073 (4.7%)172,261 (4.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes460,969 (9.9%)357,428 (8.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes324,426 (7.0%)207,011 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes136,725 (2.9%)74,345 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Florida

The most frequent times of departure to work in Florida are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (690,883, 14.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (638,251, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Florida
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM255,203 (5.5%)127,044 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM208,009 (4.5%)82,036 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM228,259 (4.9%)119,348 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM495,890 (10.6%)294,215 (7.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM427,532 (9.2%)364,417 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM690,883 (14.8%)638,251 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM442,290 (9.5%)497,053 (12.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM575,951 (12.4%)570,985 (14.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM230,822 (5.0%)274,360 (6.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM329,925 (7.1%)355,532 (8.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM144,151 (3.1%)152,665 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM65,259 (1.4%)65,804 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM288,481 (6.2%)262,460 (6.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM277,621 (6.0%)251,662 (6.2%)
Total4,660,276 (100.0%)4,055,832 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Florida

Occupancy by Ownership in Florida

Of the total 8,353,441 dwellings in Florida, owner-occupied units account for 5,585,924 (66.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,767,517 (33.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Florida
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,585,92466.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,767,51733.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,353,441100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Florida

Occupancy by Household Size in Florida
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,363,99628.3%
2-Person Household3,067,35736.7%
3-Person Household1,282,23115.3%
4+ Person Household1,639,85719.6%
Total Housing Units8,353,441100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Florida

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Florida
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,399,278 (59.2%)964,718 (40.8%)
2-Person Household2,257,568 (73.6%)809,789 (26.4%)
3-Person Household834,442 (65.1%)447,789 (34.9%)
4+ Person Household1,094,636 (66.7%)545,221 (33.3%)
Total Housing Units5,585,924 (66.9%)2,767,517 (33.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Florida

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Florida
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School377,186 (52.7%)338,197 (47.3%)
High School Diploma1,261,007 (62.6%)754,676 (37.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,736,189 (66.4%)880,185 (33.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,211,542 (73.6%)794,459 (26.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Florida

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Florida
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,307,35915.7%
35 to 44 Years1,312,37615.7%
45 to 54 Years1,427,77617.1%
55 to 64 Years1,630,10619.5%
65 to 74 Years1,462,53017.5%
75 to 84 Years881,41210.5%
85 Years and Over331,8824.0%
Total8,353,441100.0%

Housing Finances in Florida

Median Income by Occupancy in Florida

Median Income by Occupancy in Florida
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,585,924 (66.9%)$80,831
Renter-Occupied2,767,517 (33.1%)$48,731
Average8,353,441 (100.0%)$67,917

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Florida

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Florida
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000139,505 (2.5%)144,858 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99973,113 (1.3%)75,231 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999143,435 (2.6%)166,596 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999160,917 (2.9%)139,966 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999183,197 (3.3%)154,516 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999386,721 (6.9%)310,210 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999583,982 (10.4%)425,988 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999926,812 (16.6%)542,894 (19.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999764,017 (13.7%)335,243 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,036,877 (18.6%)295,857 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more1,187,348 (21.3%)176,158 (6.4%)
Total5,585,924 (100.0%)2,767,517 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Florida

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Florida
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300356,814 (6.4%)48,302 (1.8%)
$300 to $499611,794 (11.0%)57,436 (2.1%)
$500 to $799898,916 (16.1%)169,559 (6.1%)
$800 to $999489,931 (8.8%)240,201 (8.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,055,184 (18.9%)916,228 (33.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999855,982 (15.3%)708,315 (25.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499535,997 (9.6%)313,651 (11.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999314,280 (5.6%)105,904 (3.8%)
$3,000 or more467,026 (8.4%)93,413 (3.4%)
Total5,585,924 (100.0%)2,767,517 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Florida

Housing Structures in Florida

Housing Structures in Florida
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,859,41958.2%
Single Unit, Attached567,7476.8%
2 Unit Apartments162,4421.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments319,4613.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments381,0884.6%
10 or more Apartments1,433,51917.2%
Mobile Home / Other629,7657.5%
Total8,353,441100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Florida

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Florida
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,129,418 (85.0%)730,001 (15.0%)
Single Unit, Attached375,197 (66.1%)192,550 (33.9%)
2 Unit Apartments29,273 (18.0%)133,169 (82.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments85,273 (26.7%)234,188 (73.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments92,182 (24.2%)288,906 (75.8%)
10 or more Apartments402,412 (28.1%)1,031,107 (71.9%)
Mobile Home / Other472,169 (75.0%)157,596 (25.0%)
Total5,585,924 (66.9%)2,767,517 (33.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Florida

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Florida
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room25,999 (0.5%)127,021 (4.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms267,809 (4.8%)717,574 (25.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,008,822 (36.0%)1,330,720 (48.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,099,877 (37.6%)470,130 (17.0%)
8 or more Rooms1,183,417 (21.2%)122,072 (4.4%)
Total5,585,924 (100.0%)2,767,517 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Florida

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Florida
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas314,327 (5.6%)102,914 (3.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas58,332 (1.0%)16,956 (0.6%)
Electricity5,064,043 (90.7%)2,558,436 (92.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7,229 (0.1%)3,749 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke466 (0.0%)396 (0.0%)
All other Fuels34,626 (0.6%)5,156 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used106,901 (1.9%)79,910 (2.9%)
Total5,585,924 (100.0%)2,767,517 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Florida

Household Vehicle Usage in Florida
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle167,258 (3.0%)330,444 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle1,892,762 (33.9%)1,342,903 (48.5%)
2 Vehicles2,358,510 (42.2%)847,542 (30.6%)
3 or more Vehicles1,167,394 (20.9%)246,628 (8.9%)
Total5,585,924 (100.0%)2,767,517 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Florida

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Florida

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,419,4593,166,465
Median Property Value$257,500$314,800
Median Household Income$61,487$813,825
Monthly Housing Costs$590$432,377
Real Estate Taxes$2,002$98,224

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Florida

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Florida
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000230,475 (9.5%)71,622 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999233,756 (9.7%)102,735 (3.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999941,914 (38.9%)1,312,485 (41.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999587,761 (24.3%)1,073,757 (33.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999225,067 (9.3%)374,221 (11.8%)
$750,000 to $999,99985,260 (3.5%)117,725 (3.7%)
$1,000,000 or more115,226 (4.8%)113,920 (3.6%)
Total2,419,459 (100.0%)3,166,465 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Florida

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Florida
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000140,377 (5.8%)48,760 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999321,253 (13.3%)72,241 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999230,971 (9.6%)166,296 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999305,514 (12.6%)155,750 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999418,859 (17.3%)278,468 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999292,169 (12.1%)507,953 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999336,793 (13.9%)471,848 (14.9%)
$150,000 or more373,523 (15.4%)700,084 (22.1%)
Total2,419,459 (100.0%)3,166,465 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Florida

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Florida
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x617,291 (25.5%)96,121 (3.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x363,581 (15.0%)706,095 (22.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x289,963 (12.0%)750,699 (23.7%)
4.0x or more1,104,272 (45.6%)529,952 (16.7%)
Total2,419,459 (100.0%)3,166,465 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Florida

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Florida
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800437,773 (18.1%)20,427 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499442,527 (18.3%)287,757 (9.1%)
$800 to $1,4991,335,062 (55.2%)523,296 (16.5%)
Total2,419,459 (100.0%)3,166,465 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Florida

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Florida

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Florida
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,252,109 (94.4%)74,466 (5.6%)
6 to 18 Years2,910,018 (91.7%)262,100 (8.3%)
19 to 25 Years1,414,132 (79.4%)367,758 (20.6%)
26 to 34 Years1,854,594 (76.9%)557,459 (23.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,106,739 (80.7%)504,668 (19.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,243,115 (83.6%)440,949 (16.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,527,427 (87.4%)364,118 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,422,587 (98.6%)34,573 (1.4%)
75 Years and older1,948,917 (99.3%)14,634 (0.7%)
Total18,679,638 (87.7%)2,620,725 (12.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Florida

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Florida
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,252,109 (94.4%)74,466 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,910,018 (91.7%)262,100 (8.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,414,132 (79.4%)367,758 (20.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Florida

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Florida
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,024,779 (83.2%)410,447 (16.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,096,980 (83.8%)600,501 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,117,003 (85.1%)544,368 (14.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,646,452 (87.2%)387,987 (12.8%)
$100,000 and over7,625,580 (92.2%)648,203 (7.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Florida

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Florida
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6618,539 (46.6%)679,971 (51.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,215,251 (38.3%)1,822,101 (57.4%)
19 to 25 Years226,285 (12.7%)1,221,502 (68.5%)
25 to 34 Years324,376 (13.5%)1,595,609 (66.1%)
35 to 44 Years332,668 (12.7%)1,861,989 (71.3%)
45 to 54 Years343,070 (12.8%)2,003,415 (74.6%)
55 to 64 Years547,391 (18.9%)2,142,593 (74.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,309,146 (94.0%)1,159,961 (47.2%)
75 Years and over1,922,014 (97.9%)1,000,658 (51.0%)
Total7,838,740 (36.8%)13,487,799 (63.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Florida

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Florida
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,209 (0.7%)2,945 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years125,730 (7.9%)71,982 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years163,630 (7.3%)135,668 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years474,182 (11.8%)491,610 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years271,895 (23.8%)273,058 (20.7%)
75 Years and over365,425 (42.4%)495,167 (44.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Florida

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Florida: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,224 (0.6%)1,684 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years9,429 (0.6%)8,709 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years20,610 (0.9%)14,146 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years117,151 (2.9%)75,704 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years120,499 (10.6%)63,569 (4.8%)
75 Years and over199,636 (23.2%)177,418 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Florida: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,977 (0.4%)1,863 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years14,791 (0.9%)14,621 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years27,241 (1.2%)27,843 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years92,286 (2.3%)98,011 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years45,755 (4.0%)50,301 (3.8%)
75 Years and over65,563 (7.6%)99,046 (9.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Florida: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years105,879 (6.6%)52,699 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years112,768 (5.1%)85,174 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years178,032 (4.4%)182,979 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years56,381 (4.9%)58,698 (4.5%)
75 Years and over86,583 (10.1%)146,183 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Florida: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10,909 (0.7%)9,162 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years31,428 (1.4%)27,457 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years236,184 (5.9%)280,097 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years142,960 (12.5%)181,355 (13.8%)
75 Years and over206,542 (24.0%)352,830 (32.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Florida: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21,392 (1.3%)12,019 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years22,803 (1.0%)15,691 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years82,960 (2.1%)86,033 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years40,539 (3.5%)42,568 (3.2%)
75 Years and over72,604 (8.4%)139,410 (12.6%)

Technology Access in Florida

Computing Device Access in Florida

Computing Device Access in Florida
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,775,92481.1%
Smartphone7,485,64789.6%
Tablet5,313,06963.6%
No Computing Device397,9384.8%
Total8,353,441100.0%

Internet Access in Florida

Internet Access in Florida
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet12,3120.2%
Broadband Home6,270,48075.1%
Cellular Data Only899,15810.8%
Satellite Internet500,2486.0%
No Internet923,80911.1%
Total8,353,441100.0%

Florida Summary

Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south and west. Florida is the 22nd most populous state in the United States, with a population of 21.3 million in 2019. It is the third most populous state in the country after California and Texas.

History

The first people to inhabit the area now known as Florida were Native Americans, including the Calusa, Apalachee, Timucua, and Ais tribes. The first Europeans to explore the area were Spanish explorers, led by Juan Ponce de Leon, who arrived in 1513. The Spanish established a number of settlements in the area, including St. Augustine, which is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the United States.
In 1819, the United States acquired Florida from Spain through the Adams-Onis Treaty. Florida became a U.S. territory in 1821 and was admitted to the Union as the 27th state in 1845. During the Civil War, Florida seceded from the Union in 1861 and joined the Confederate States of America. After the war, Florida was readmitted to the Union in 1868.

Geography

Florida is the 22nd largest state in the United States, covering an area of 65,755 square miles. It is the southernmost state in the continental United States and is bordered by Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south and west. Florida has a coastline of 1,350 miles, making it the longest coastline of any state in the United States.
The state is divided into 67 counties and is home to a number of distinct geographic regions, including the Everglades, the Florida Keys, and the Gulf Coast. The highest point in the state is Britton Hill, which is located in Walton County and has an elevation of 345 feet. The lowest point in the state is the Atlantic Ocean, which has an elevation of 0 feet.

Economy

Florida has a diverse and vibrant economy that is driven by a number of industries, including tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and finance. The state is home to a number of major corporations, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Publix Super Markets.
Tourism is a major contributor to the state’s economy, with over 112 million visitors in 2019. Florida is home to a number of popular tourist destinations, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Kennedy Space Center.
Agriculture is also an important part of the state’s economy, with the state producing a variety of crops, including oranges, tomatoes, sugarcane, and strawberries.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Florida was 21.3 million, making it the third most populous state in the United States after California and Texas. The state has a population density of 350 people per square mile, making it the seventh most densely populated state in the country.
The largest racial group in Florida is White, making up 57.9% of the population. The second largest racial group is Hispanic or Latino, making up 25.7% of the population. Other racial groups include African American (15.8%), Asian (3.2%), and Native American (0.5%).
The median household income in Florida is $53,267, which is slightly lower than the national median of $57,652. The poverty rate in the state is 13.7%, which is slightly higher than the national poverty rate of 11.8%.

Common Questions

When was Florida Incorporated?
Florida was Incorporated into the Union on Mar 3, 1845.
What is the Total Area of Florida?
Total Area of Florida is 65,758 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Florida?
Total Land Area of Florida is 53,603 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Florida?
Total Water Area of Florida is 12,154 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Florida?
Average Elevation in Florida is 100 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Florida?
Highest Elevation in Florida is 345 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Florida?
Lowest Elevation in Florida is 0 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Florida?
Population Density in Florida is 403.6 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Florida?
Total Population of Florida is 21,634,529.
What is the Total Male Population of Florida?
Total Male Population of Florida is 10,646,786.
What is the Total Female Population of Florida?
Total Female Population of Florida is 10,987,743.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Florida?
There are 96.90 Males per 100 Females in Florida.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Florida?
There are 103.20 Females per 100 Males in Florida.
What is the Median Population Age in Florida?
Median Population Age in Florida is 42.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Florida
Average Family Size in Florida is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Florida
Average Household Size in Florida is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Florida?
Per Capita income in Florida is $38,850.
What is the Median Family Income in Florida?
Median Family Income in Florida is $81,514.
What is the Median Household income in Florida?
Median Household Income in Florida is $67,917.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Florida?
Income or Wage Gap in Florida is 22.6%.
Women in Florida earn 77.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Florida?
Family Income Deficit in Florida is $10,542.
Families that are below poverty line in Florida earn $10,542 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Florida?
Inequality or Gini Index in Florida is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Florida?
There are 10,628,791 People in the Labor Forcein in Florida.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Florida?
59.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Florida.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Florida?
Unemployment Rate in Florida is 5.0%.