Social Data

The total estimated population is 15,982,378. Density is very low at 296 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 15,606,063; Black: 12,465,029; American Indian: 2,335,505; Two or More Races: 477,107; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 266,256; Asian: 53,541; Other Race: 8,625; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 15,982,378 (100%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 0 (0%)

There are 2,670,828 foreign born residents, of which 45.2% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Cuba: 642,951; Mexico: 189,119; Haiti: 182,224; Colombia: 157,371; Jamaica: 141,182; Canada: 99,139; Nicaragua: 98,022; U.S. Born: This State: 5,231,906; Northeast: 3,198,793; South: 2,073,046; Midwest: 2,005,588; West: 381,156;

The sex distribution is 49% male and 51% female. The median age is 39 years.

Age Distribution

There are 1,018,494 married couples with children and 775,274 single-parent households (16,274 men, 759,000 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $38,819 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Florida: $38,819;

13% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Florida: 13%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 5,185,237; Government: 960,611; Self-employed: 421,902; Unpaid family work: 31,900; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 2,206,193; Sales and office: 2,066,191; Professional and related: 1,280,843; Service: 1,183,660; Office and administrative support: 1,130,074; Management, business, and financial operations: 925,350;

The average commute time is 27 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 5,445,527; Car or truck (carpooled): 893,766; Worked at home: 207,089; Public transportation: 129,075; Walked: 118,386; Bicycle: 39,294; Motorcycle: 14,967;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in Florida.

Housing Data

There are 7,302,947 housing units, of which 4,245,984 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 4,441,799; Renter: 1,896,130; Vacant: 965,018; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 3,183,117; Not Mortgaged: 1,258,682;

The median single family home value is $105,500.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Florida: $1,004;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Florida: $551;

The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 209,021; 1940 to 1949: 224,543; 1950 to 1959: 675,121; 1960 to 1969: 934,219; 1970 to 1979: 1,686,263; 1980 to 1989: 1,916,430; 1990 to 1994: 768,470; 1995 to 1998: 674,760; 1999 to March 2000: 214,120;

0.6% of homes lack plumbing and 2.2% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Electricity: 5,527,713; Utility Gas: 377,299; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 226,573; No Fuel: 111,755;

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