FLORIDA
HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 20450
Sources: Census figures from U.S. Bureau of the Census & *Estimates from Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
FLORIDA POPULATION DENSITY
Florida Land Area - 53,625 square miles
YEAR | PEOPLE PER SQUARE MILE |
|---|---|
2020 | 401.4 |
2010 | 350.6 |
2000 | 298.0 |
1990 | 241.3 |
1980 | 181.8 |
1970 | 126.6 |
1960 | 92.3 |
1950 | 51.7 |
1940 | 35.4 |
1930 | 27.4 |
1920 | 18.1 |
1910 | 14.0 |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Florida Population News Articles
AI Is Making Healthcare More Accessible for Florida’s Growing Population – Jan 12, 2026
Florida Sheriffs Face Staffing Shortages as Population Growth Outpaces Hiring – Dec 18, 2025
To cut pollution, Brevard offers more money for septic upgrades – Dec 17, 2025
Florida keeps packing people and buildings on barrier islands. It comes at a high cost – Dec 17, 2025
Delay of EPA methane rule could worsen pollution impacts in Florida – Dec 16, 2025
South Florida Air Quality Continues to Suck Amid Wildfires – Aug 21, 2025
This Florida city has seen a massive growth spurt, new data shows – Aug 8, 2025
Climate change made Florida's heat wave five times more likely, experts say – July 30, 2025
Florida sewage sludge blamed for toxic blooms in St. Johns River – July 28, 2025
People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them? – Feb 14, 2025
Trump administration takes aim at TPS. Florida has more TPS holders working than other states – Feb 8, 2025
Miami-Dade County, Florida, population estimated to increase in 2025, reports Florida Demographics – Feb 8, 2025
Housing, jobs, population growth: Florida Chamber Foundation's 2025 forecast – Feb 3, 2025
Climate change may be to blame for 10 inches of snow in Floridav – Jan 31, 2025
State’s public schools cope with changing educational landscape – Oct 27, 2024
This Southern state shatters records with all-time population high — 350K new residents yearly – Oct 27, 2024
Florida is developing rapidly. Will climate change impede its growth? – Oct 12, 2024
Revisiting the Bill That Removed Climate Change References from State Law – Oct 8, 2024
What is Florida’s ‘Homeless Law’? How new rules will impact homelessness population – Oct 3, 2024
Need to go to the hospital? Texas and Florida want to know your immigration status. – Oct 3, 2024
Florida sees record-high illegal immigration. Here’s how it affects your wallet – Aug 20, 2024
Lake County schools strained by population surge as new developments rise – Aug 9, 2024
St. Johns County preparing for population to double by 2050 – July 29, 2024
Housing difficult to find for some as Florida’s population swells to 23 million – July 24, 2024
Florida Hits Capacity, Report Confirms State Can No Longer Accept New Residents, Disney in Jeopardy – July 24, 2024
Florida’s population passes 23 million for the first time due to residents moving from other states – July 23, 2024
Report: Florida received D- in coastal management and sea level rise preparations – Feb 14, 2024
Florida Faces Health Insurance Crisis as Population Spikes – Feb 6, 2024
Immigration backlog causes chaos for migrants, courts- Feb 1, 2024
Algae task force: DEP says state's new stormwater rule holds line on pollution – Jan 25, 2024
Florida burns its trash for energy. And now it wants to use climate funds to expand – Jan 22, 2024
Is Florida's population getting younger? Land of retirees has more company, and here's why – Jan 19, 2024
When will Florida be completely underwater? A look at the future of sea level rise – August 23, 2023
This city famous for its water is now at risk of running out — here’s how things changed so quickly – August 15, 2023
Lakeland is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. – August 8, 2023
Introducing Central Florida Seen and Heard: Immigration Divide, a series exploring immigration – August 4, 2023
Water temps in South Florida are scorching hot, threatening the reefs, fish and quality of life – August 1, 2023
How pollution and climate change may have caused the Florida seaweed blob – Mar 17, 2023
The booming American Sunbelt may be a victim of its own success as soaring traffic congestion jeopardizes economic growth – Mar 14, 2023
Florida’s coral reef is basically extinct, but scientists are trying to bring it back – Mar 3, 2023
Florida's Projected Sea Level Rise by 2100 Is Bad News for Sunshine State – Feb 24, 2023
Florida’s population is estimated at 22.6 million – Feb 16, 2023
Naples, FL Will be Among the Fastest Growing Cities by 2060 – September 16, 2022
Lake County Farmland Vanishing – September 12, 2022
Less land for Florida's citrus growers contributes to a struggling industry – September 9, 2022
As storm flooding worsens, federal report finds Florida has the most to lose along SE Atlantic coast – August 31, 2022
The health of honey bee colonies in Florida – August 31, 2022
Three Florida cities among nation's fastest-growing: Fort Myers, North Port and Port St. Lucie – May 26, 2022
As climate in FL sets ‘new normal,’ cost of property insurance will separate haves and have-nots – May 19, 2022
Florida population undercounted in 2020, census survey says – May 19, 2022
Ocala/Marion development: 50K residential units OK’d in past 5 years, most in southwest – May 11, 2022
Florida hit-and-run crashes are happening more frequently – February 3, 2022
More Floridians died than were born in 2021, but state population grew – January 27, 2022
A Miami real estate agent on why even her millionaire clients 'can't find a home' – January 24, 2022
New Construction? S. Fla. Is Almost Out of Land – January 24, 2022
Report: Florida facing shortage of nearly 18,000 doctors – January 13, 2022