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Population of Florida
Florida had an estimated population of 23,372,215 on July 1, 2024, according to the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program.
What stands out
Florida had an estimated population of 23,372,215 on July 1, 2024, according to the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. Since July 2020 that is +8.2 % (1,780,180 people); since 2010 it is +24.0 %. Migration is the larger driver since 2020: net migration +1,866,423 against a natural change (births minus deaths) of -95,919. Among the 51 states in the United States, it ranks 3 by population. Values for 2010–2019 and 2020–2024 come from two estimate vintages benchmarked to different censuses; the 2019→2020 step is partly a rebasing.
Population and components of change
July 1 estimates; components per estimate year (July–June).
Largest counties in Florida
By latest estimate, with change since July 2020. Each links to the county's own population record.
| County | Population | Since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 2,838,461 | +5.3 % |
| Broward County | 2,037,472 | +4.8 % |
| Palm Beach County | 1,582,055 | +5.9 % |
| Hillsborough County | 1,581,426 | +7.8 % |
| Orange County | 1,533,646 | +7.1 % |
| Duval County | 1,055,159 | +5.8 % |
| Pinellas County | 965,870 | +0.6 % |
| Lee County | 860,959 | +12.5 % |
| Polk County | 852,878 | +16.8 % |
| Pasco County | 659,114 | +16.4 % |
| Brevard County | 658,447 | +8.2 % |
| Volusia County | 602,772 | +8.5 % |
| Seminole County | 494,605 | +4.9 % |
| Sarasota County | 476,604 | +9.2 % |
| Osceola County | 468,058 | +19.7 % |
| Manatee County | 458,352 | +14.1 % |
| Lake County | 444,204 | +15.0 % |
| Marion County | 428,905 | +13.6 % |
| Collier County | 416,233 | +10.3 % |
| St. Lucie County | 390,670 | +17.9 % |
| St. Johns County | 334,928 | +20.9 % |
| Escambia County | 331,275 | +2.7 % |
| Leon County | 300,488 | +2.2 % |
| Alachua County | 291,782 | +4.3 % |
| Clay County | 236,760 | +8.1 % |
Largest cities and towns in Florida
Incorporated places, latest estimate. The Census Bureau publishes totals only for places, no components.
| Place | Population | Since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville city | 1,009,833 | +6.1 % |
| Miami city | 487,014 | +10.0 % |
| Tampa city | 414,547 | +6.7 % |
| Orlando city | 334,854 | +8.8 % |
| St. Petersburg city | 267,102 | +3.0 % |
| Port St. Lucie city | 258,575 | +25.0 % |
| Hialeah city | 235,388 | +5.8 % |
| Cape Coral city | 233,025 | +19.2 % |
| Tallahassee city | 205,089 | +3.6 % |
| Fort Lauderdale city | 190,641 | +4.3 % |
| Pembroke Pines city | 179,326 | +4.8 % |
| Hollywood city | 159,073 | +4.1 % |
| Gainesville city | 148,720 | +4.5 % |
| Miramar city | 143,242 | +6.5 % |
| Palm Bay city | 142,023 | +18.2 % |
| Coral Springs city | 140,808 | +4.9 % |
| West Palm Beach city | 127,744 | +8.7 % |
| Lakeland city | 124,990 | +9.8 % |
| Pompano Beach city | 118,104 | +5.5 % |
| Clearwater city | 116,811 | -0.4 % |
| Miami Gardens city | 116,173 | +4.2 % |
| Davie town | 112,052 | +5.7 % |
| Palm Coast city | 106,729 | +19.0 % |
| Boca Raton city | 102,238 | +4.1 % |
| Plantation city | 100,694 | +9.4 % |
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