Rick Scott
State of Florida
Economic & Demographic Snapshot
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.
Florida State Demographics
Median Age 42.6 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 67.6% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 34.2% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 8.9% (vs 12.4%) · Income $74,568 (vs $37,585)
Age Distribution
Skews older than the national average (median age 42.6 vs 38.5 nationally). 15% of residents are 70+. Medicare, Social Security, and healthcare access are top-of-mind.
Race & Ethnicity
White residents are the largest group at 55.9%. Also significant: Hispanic (27.4%), Black (15.1%).
* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.
Education
34.2% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average. 10% of residents lack a high school diploma.
Income Distribution
Median household income is $74,568, well above the $37,585 national median.
Housing
Homeownership at 67.6% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,669. Median home value is $359,000.
How People Get to Work
Car-dependent: 70.2% drive alone to work. Average commute is 28 minutes.
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