Florida Demographics

A map of Florida's Population by Race

Florida had a population of 21,538,187 in 2020. It was 51.5% White, 14.5% Black, 2.9% Asian, 26.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Florida, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Florida is the 3rd most populous state in the United States.

Florida's White Population

11,100,503 residents of Florida identify as White, or 51.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Florida is #43 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Florida is more White than neighboring Georgia (50.1% White). Florida is less White than neighboring South Carolina (62.1% White), Alabama (63.1% White), North Carolina (60.5% White), and Mississippi (55.4% White).

Florida's Black Population

3,127,052 residents of Florida identify as Black, or 14.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Florida is #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Florida is less Black than neighboring Georgia (30.6% Black), South Carolina (24.8% Black), Alabama (25.6% Black), North Carolina (20.2% Black), and Mississippi (36.4% Black).

Florida's Asian Population

629,626 residents of Florida identify as Asian, or 2.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Florida is #26 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Florida is more Asian than neighboring South Carolina (1.7% Asian), Alabama (1.5% Asian), and Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Florida is less Asian than neighboring Georgia (4.4% Asian), and North Carolina (3.3% Asian).

Florida's Hispanic Population

5,697,240 residents of Florida identify as Hispanic, or 26.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Florida is #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Florida is more Hispanic than neighboring Georgia (10.5% Hispanic), South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic), Alabama (5.3% Hispanic), North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic), and Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic).

Florida's Native American/Other Population

191,623 residents of Florida identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Florida is #31 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Florida is more Native American/Other than neighboring Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other), South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other), Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other), and Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Florida is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other).

Florida's Multiracial Population

792,143 residents of Florida identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Florida is #39 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Florida is more Multiracial than neighboring Georgia (3.6% Multiracial), and Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Florida is less Multiracial than neighboring North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.