69.2/100
Florida
Jacksonville
Best for people who want more jobs, culture and amenities while keeping regional nature within reach.
2025 population1,017,689Annual change+0.82%
Explore lifestyle & data →South LIFESTYLE & PLACE
FLSouthFlorida Lifestyle Guide
Research-backed state profile for Florida, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.
State capitalTallahassee
2025 population23,462,518
Annual change+0.85%
Census regionSouth
Indexed cities5
About Florida
Florida is part of the South Atlantic division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s South region, with Tallahassee as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 23,462,518 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Port St. Lucie.
Population snapshot
The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 23,462,518. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 0.85%.
Largest places in this data pack
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Tampa
- Orlando
- Port St. Lucie
How this state index is organized
This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.
Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.
CITY INDEX
Leading cities in Florida
City cards combine the bundled 2025 Census population baseline with verified scores where available and clearly labeled modeled lifestyle baselines elsewhere.
52.0/100
Florida
Miami
Warm weather • beaches • nightlife & Latin culture
2025 population489,812Avg. rent$1,758
Explore lifestyle & data →67.4/100
Florida
Tampa
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population413,554Annual change+0.14%
Explore lifestyle & data →68.8/100
Florida
Orlando
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population333,888Annual change+0.37%
Explore lifestyle & data →70.7/100
Florida
Port St. Lucie
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population268,062Annual change+3.53%
Explore lifestyle & data →STATE INSIGHTS
