How fast is Florida's population growing?
Florida had an estimated 23,462,518 people on July 1, 2025, up 8.9 percent since April 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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How many people move to Florida, and what do they find here?
More people move to Florida than leave it, and new residents find no state personal income tax and a property tax break for homeowners.
Official counts do not record each person's reason for coming, but they show how many come. The Florida Legislature's Office of Economic and Demographic Research puts the state's population at 23,708,635 on April 1, 2026, up 329,374 in one year. It says all of Florida's population growth is due to positive net migration, which means more people move in than move out. Its forecast is an average of 297,200 net new residents a year, or 814 a day, from April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2030. The Census Bureau's own estimate shows Florida grew 8.9 percent from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2025, reaching 23,462,518 residents.
Two state rules apply to new residents. The Florida Department of Revenue says Florida does not impose a personal income tax, so residents file no state income tax return. And a home you own and make your permanent residence by January 1 may qualify for a homestead exemption worth as much as $51,411 off its assessed value in 2026, filed with your county property appraiser by March 1.
The Census Bureau's latest five-year figures put Florida's median household income at $74,568, and 67.6 percent of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Where to go from here.
Does Florida have a state income tax?
No. Florida does not tax personal income, so wages, pensions, withdrawals from an IRA or a 401(k), and Social Security are all free of state income tax, and there is no inheritance tax or gift tax either.
Read the answer →How does Florida's homestead exemption work?
If you own your home and it is your permanent residence on January 1, you can file for the homestead exemption with the county property appraiser by March 1, and it lowers that year's tax bill.
Read the answer →What are the pros and cons of living in Florida?
Florida offers no state personal income tax and a property tax break for homeowners, while hurricane season adds insurance costs and planning.
Read the answer →Where this comes from.
- Demographic Estimating Conference Executive Summary (conference of June 22, 2026), Florida Legislature Office of Economic and Demographic Research ↗ Read October 28, 2026
- QuickFacts: Florida, U.S. Census Bureau ↗ Read October 28, 2026
- QuickFacts: Florida (table view), U.S. Census Bureau ↗ Read October 28, 2026
- Do I have to file a personal income tax return in Florida? (FAQ), Florida Department of Revenue ↗ Read October 28, 2026
- Property Tax Information for Homestead Exemption, Form PT-113 (revised 08/25), Florida Department of Revenue ↗ Read October 28, 2026
- Homestead Exemption Inflation Adjustment table (revised January 2026), Florida Department of Revenue ↗ Read October 28, 2026
- 2026 Florida Statutes, section 196.031, Exemption of homesteads, The Florida Senate ↗ Read October 28, 2026
More questions like this.
How do I find my hurricane evacuation zone?
Look it up by address on the Florida Division of Emergency Management's Know Your Zone map.
What do I have to do after I move to Florida?
The state starts the clock on the day you establish residency, and two deadlines come first.
How do I get a Florida driver license after I move?
You have 30 days from the day you establish residency. Bring originals.
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