Florida
| Population: | 18,089,888 |
| Pop. Change: | 13% |
| State: | Florida |
| Metro Area: | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Orlando-Kissimmee, ... 30 more |
| County: | Miami-Dade, Broward, ... 67 more |
| City: | Jacksonville, Miami, ... 888 more |
| Zip Code: | 33340, 33311, ... 1473 more |
State Overview
As of 2007, Florida's population is 18,089,888 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.19 percent.
The median home cost in Florida is $358,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.74 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Florida's cost of living is 4.52% Higher than the U.S. average.
Florida public schools spend $5,302 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Florida.
The unemployment rate in Florida is 3.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Florida jobs have Increased by 2.42 percent.
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People
The 2007 Florida, FL, population is 18,089,888. There are 335 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Florida, FL
The median age is 38.5. The US median is 37.6. 58.47% of people in Florida, FL, are married. 11.47% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.51 people. 19.33% of people are married, with children. 8.65% have children, but are single.
Race in Florida, FL
75.35% of people are white, 15.43% are black, 1.96% are asian, 0.35% are native american, and 6.19% claim 'Other'.
19.39% of the people in Florida, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 80.61% are non-hispanic).
Florida People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Florida, FL, is 3.20%, with job growth of 2.42%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.87%.
Florida, FL Taxes
Florida, FL,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Florida, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,657, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $44,313.
Florida Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.42% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 25.87% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,657 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $44,313 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 14.01% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.52% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.94% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.01% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.95% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.19% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.88% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.61% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.25% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.63% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.46% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 18.43% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.76% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.59% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.89% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.17% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.70% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Florida, FL, is $358,600. Home appreciation is -2.74% over the last year. The median age of Florida, FL, real estate is 23 years.
Florida, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 25.59% of the Florida, FL, population. 13.18% of houses and apartments in Florida, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Florida Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 23 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $358,600 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -2.74% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 61.08% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 13.18% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 25.59% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $13.64 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.27% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.51% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 5.29% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 7.15% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 8.95% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.19% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.87% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 17.37% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 6.13% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.96% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.91% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 1.41% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 13.59% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 8.21% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 9.34% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 23.63% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 20.56% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.40% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.09% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.69% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 2.50% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 151 physicians per capita in Florida, FL. The US average is 170.
Florida, FL Health Index
Air quality in Florida, FL is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Florida, FL is 64 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 84 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Florida Health SperlingViews
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Crime
Florida, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Florida, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Florida Crime SperlingViews
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Climate
Florida, FL, gets 55 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 108.
On average, there are 237 sunny days per year in Florida, FL. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 47. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 27 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Florida Climate SperlingViews
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Educate
Florida, FL, schools spend $5,302 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 540 students per librarian, and 496 children per counselor in Florida, FL schools.
Florida Education SperlingViews
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Florida, FL, takes 28 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Florida Transportation SperlingViews
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Florida, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Florida, FL is more expensive.
Overall, Florida, FL cost of living is 104.52.
Florida Cost of Living SperlingViews
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Religion
41.12% of the people in Florida, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.25% are Catholic; 17.08% are Protestant; 0.49% are LDS; 3.14% are another Christian faith; 3.90% in Florida, FL are Jewish; 0.05% are an eastern faith; 0.20% affilite with Islam.
Florida Religion SperlingViews
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| Percent Religious | 41.12% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.25% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 17.08% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.49% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 8.49% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.96% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.33% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.06% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.94% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.32% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.14% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 3.90% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.20% | 0.54% |
Voting
47.62% of the people in Florida, FL are registered as Democrats. 51.58% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.81%.
Florida Voting SperlingViews
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