Seminole County, FL

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2023 Population

474,912

0.762% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.8

0.505% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.21%

4.12% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$83,030

4.45% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$357,300

8.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

249,357

0.552% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Seminole County, FL had a population of 475k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $83,030. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Seminole County, FL grew from 471,321 to 474,912, a 0.762% increase and its median household income grew from $79,490 to $83,030, a 4.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Seminole County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.59%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.38%).

None of the households in Seminole County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Seminole County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Seminole State College of Florida (5,378 degrees awarded in 2023), Herzing University-Orlando (311 degrees), and Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry (237 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Seminole County, FL was $357,300, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

Most people in Seminole County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Seminole County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Seminole County, FL borders Brevard County, FL, Lake County, FL, Orange County, FL, and Volusia County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Seminole County, FL is home to a population of 475k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.8% of Seminole County, FL residents were born outside of the country (70.4k people).

In 2023, there were 5.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (266k people) in Seminole County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 52.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 48.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.2%

2023 Citizenship

94.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.2% of Seminole County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Seminole County, FL was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Seminole County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Seminole County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
266k ± 1.05k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
52.9k ± 1.32k
Two+ (Hispanic)
48.5k ± 2.49k

23.2%

Hispanic Population

110k people

23.2% of the people in Seminole County, FL are hispanic (110k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Seminole County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

Foreign-Born Population

14.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

70.4k people

15.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

71.9k people

As of 2023, 14.8% of Seminole County, FL residents (70.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Seminole County, FL was 15.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Seminole County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,129 ± 639
Gulf War (2001-)
6,286 ± 923
Gulf War (1990s)
4,850 ± 582

Seminole County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Seminole County, FL employs 249k people. The largest industries in Seminole County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,807 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (27,462 people), and Retail Trade (27,354 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($100,694), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,694), and Utilities ($80,682).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

249k

2023 Value

± 4,735

0.552%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Seminole County, FL grew at a rate of 0.552%, from 248k employees to 249k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Seminole County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (32,500 people), Management Occupations (30,466 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (27,822 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Seminole County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

249k

2023 Value

± 4,735

0.552%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Seminole County, FL grew at a rate of 0.552%, from 248k employees to 249k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Seminole County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,807 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (27,462 people), and Retail Trade (27,354 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Seminole County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Seminole County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,848

Median earning men ± $1,566

$42,684

Median earning women ± $1,062

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($80,281), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,145), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($74,773).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,156), Information ($66,875), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,799).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,674
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,127
Construction
842
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.53M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$1.28M
Construction
$1.27M
Finance and Insurance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Seminole County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.849%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.849%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Seminole County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Seminole County, FL awarded 6,353 degrees. The student population of Seminole County, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6,574 male students and 9,599 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Seminole County, FL are White (2,687 and 43%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,939 and 31%), Black or African American (968 and 15.5%), and Two or More Races (256 and 4.1%).

The largest universities in Seminole County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Seminole State College of Florida (5,378 and 84.7%), Herzing University-Orlando (311 and 4.9%), and Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry (237 and 3.73%).

The most popular majors in N/A are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,720 and 27.1%), Registered Nursing (444 and 6.99%), and Biology Laboratory Technician (333 and 5.24%).

The median tuition costs in N/A are $12,360 for private four year colleges, and $2,498 and $9,494 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Seminole County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 65.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 16,173 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 16,173 students enrolled in Seminole County, FL, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,490 records, of which 55.2% were women and 44.8% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Seminole State College of Florida
5,378 degrees awarded
Herzing University-Orlando
311 degrees awarded
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry
237 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Seminole State College of Florida with 5,378 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,696 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Seminole County, FL, which is 0.737 times less than the 3,657 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,687 degrees mean that there were 1.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,939 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,060) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,430) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Seminole County, FL was $357,300 in 2023, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $329,300 to $357,300, a 8.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Seminole County, FL is 65.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Seminole County, FL have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Seminole County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Seminole County, FL is $83,030. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Seminole County, FL was Census Tract 207.03 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 212.03 and Census Tract 213.16, with respective values of $152,453 and $147,774.

In 2023, 16.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Seminole County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.35%.

Housing

Property

$357,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,389

$121,917

Median Property Taxes

±$3,120

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Seminole County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Seminole County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.8%

Homeownership

2023

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.8% of the housing units in Seminole County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Seminole County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 207.03
Census Tract 212.03
Census Tract 213.16

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Seminole County, FL was Census Tract 207.03 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 212.03 and Census Tract 213.16, with respective values of $152,453 and $147,774.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Seminole County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,030

Median Household Income

± $1,873

185k

Number of Households

± 3,699

In 2023, the median household income of the 185k households in Seminole County, FL grew to $83,030 from the previous year's value of $79,490.

The following chart displays the households in Seminole County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Seminole County, FL is from Florida.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.8%)
Worked At Home (19.2%)
Carpooled (7.69%)

In 2023, 69.8% of workers in Seminole County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Seminole County, FL have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.11% of the workforce in Seminole County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Seminole County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Seminole County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Seminole County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Seminole County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.35%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Seminole County, FL (43.3k out of 470k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Seminole County, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 11.2% of the children was living in poverty in Seminole County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.4% of the population of Seminole County, FL has health coverage, with 50.9% on employee plans, 10% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Seminole County, FL see 1282 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1282 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1572 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 520 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,282 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Seminole County, FL

Primary care physicians in Seminole County, FL see an average of 1,282 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,282 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Seminole County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.56%

Uninsured

50.9%

Employer Coverage

10%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

15.7%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Seminole County, FL declined by 5.04% from 10.1% to 9.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Seminole County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.8 in Seminole County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Seminole County, FL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.1% in Seminole County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Seminole County, FL.