Florida Demographics

A map of Florida's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,302,092	11,100,503	50.4%	51.5%
Hispanic	6,146,161	5,697,240	27.4%	26.5%
Black	3,279,677	3,127,052	14.6%	14.5%
Multiracial	857,688	792,143	3.8%	3.7%
Asian	642,245	629,626	2.9%	2.9%
Native American/Other	188,214	191,623	0.8%	0.9%

Florida has an estimated population of 22,416,077, an increase from the 21,538,187 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic, 14.6% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Florida, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Florida has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Florida, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 64.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Florida is ranked the 3rd most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Florida was ranked the 3rd most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Florida's White Population

11,302,092 residents of Florida, or 50.4% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Florida is 43rd in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Florida's population has decreased from 51.5% to 50.4%.

Florida is more White than neighboring Georgia (49.1% White). Florida is less White than neighboring South Carolina (61.9% White). Alabama (63.4% White). North Carolina (60% White). and Mississippi (55.2% White).

Florida's Black Population

3,279,677 residents of Florida, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Florida is 13th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Black residents' share of Florida's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.6%.

Florida is less Black than neighboring Georgia (30.7% Black). South Carolina (24.6% Black). Alabama (25.6% Black). North Carolina (20% Black). and Mississippi (36.3% Black).

Florida's Asian Population

642,245 residents of Florida, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Florida is 26th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Asian residents' share of Florida's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Florida is more Asian than neighboring South Carolina (1.7% Asian), Alabama (1.4% Asian), and Mississippi (1% Asian). Florida is less Asian than neighboring Georgia (4.5% Asian), and North Carolina (3.3% Asian),

Florida's Hispanic Population

6,146,161 residents of Florida, or 27.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Florida is 6th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Florida's population has increased from 26.5% to 27.4%.

Florida is more Hispanic than neighboring Georgia (11% Hispanic), South Carolina (7.4% Hispanic), Alabama (5.6% Hispanic), North Carolina (11.3% Hispanic), and Mississippi (3.7% Hispanic).

Florida's Native American/Other Population

188,214 residents of Florida, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Florida is 31st in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Florida's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Florida is more Native American/Other than neighboring Georgia (0.7% Native American/Other), South Carolina (0.7% Native American/Other), and Alabama (0.7% Native American/Other). Florida is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Carolina (1.4% Native American/Other),

Florida's Multiracial Population

857,688 residents of Florida, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Florida is 39th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Florida's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Florida is more Multiracial than neighboring South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial), Alabama (3.3% Multiracial), and Mississippi (3% Multiracial). Florida is less Multiracial than neighboring Georgia (3.9% Multiracial), and North Carolina (4.1% Multiracial),

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.