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Florida
Population, Area, and Density
The population of Florida is 19,893,297 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. Florida is ranked number 3 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 245.1% above the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in Florida is 65,757.8 square miles. There state is 81.6% land and 18.5% water. The population density in Florida is 371.0 people per square mile (13th out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 19,893,297 people ÷ 53,624.6 sq mi
Population Density = 371.0 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,893,297 (3rd out of 56) | 18,801,310 (4th out of 56) | 15,982,378 (4th out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 245.1% above avg | 236.5% above avg | 213.4% above avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 65,757.8 mi2 | 170,312 km2 | 42,084,947 acres | (22nd out of 56) |
| Land Area | 53,624.6 mi2 | 138,887 km2 | 34,319,672 acres | (81.6%) |
| Water Area | 12,132.9 mi2 | 31,424 km2 | 7,765,028 acres | (18.5%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 371.0 (13th out of 56) | 350.6 (13th out of 56) | 298.0 (14th out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 14.7% below avg | 15.6% below avg | 25.2% below avg |