Seminole County, FL

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Population

462,659

1.58% growth

Median Age

39.2


Median Household Income

$64,049

4.47% growth

Poverty Rate

11.8%


Number of Employees

229,293

1.66% growth

Median Property Value

$236,400

2.83% growth

About

Economy

Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Seminole County, FL had a population of 463k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $64,049. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Seminole County, FL grew from 455,479 to 462,659, a 1.58% increase and its median household income grew from $61,311 to $64,049, a 4.47% increase.

The population of Seminole County, FL is 60.4% White Alone, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.2% Black or African American Alone. N/A% of the people in Seminole County, FL speak a non-English language, and 95.3% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Seminole County, FL are Seminole State College of Florida (6,628 degrees awarded in 2016), Aerosim Flight Academy (202 degrees), and Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry (170 degrees).

The median property value in Seminole County, FL is $236,400, and the homeownership rate is 64.8%. Most people in Seminole County, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Seminole County, FL is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Seminole County, FL employs 229k people. The largest industries in Seminole County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,077 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (25,511 people), and Retail Trade (23,987 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,904), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($65,412), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,101).

Median household income in Seminole County, FL is $64,049. Males in Seminole County, FL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,343. The income inequality in Seminole County, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$64,049

2017 value

± $3,343

4.47%

1 Year Growth

± 7.47%

Households in Seminole County, FL have a median annual income of $64,049, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $61,311 in 2016, which represents a 4.47% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$60,114

Average Male Salary

± $840

$45,343

Average Female Salary

± $594

In 2017, full-time male employees in Seminole County, FL made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Seminole County, FL by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,204 ± $3,403

  2. Alaska Native

    $49,633 ± $34,468

  3. White

    $49,322 ± $566

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Seminole County, FL workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Seminole County, FL by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.474

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.211% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 207.03

  2. Census Tract 216.09

  3. Census Tract 213.16

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Seminole County, FL was Census Tract 207.03 with a value of $152,425, followed by Census Tract 216.09 and Census Tract 213.16, with respective values of $105,417 and $103,618.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Seminole County, FL (52.5k out of 445k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    35,272 ± 1,663

  2. Hispanic

    15,267 ± 1,178

  3. Black

    9,572 ± 813

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

229k

2017 Value

± 8,734

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 5.37%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Seminole County, FL grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 226k employees to 229k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Seminole County, FL, are Other Management Occupations Except Farmers, Ranchers, & Other Agricultural Managers (18,888 people), Other Business Operations Specialists (7,167 people), and Engineers (5,905 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Seminole County, FL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Seminole County, FL, by number of employees, are Other Management Occupations Except Farmers, Ranchers, & Other Agricultural Managers (18,888 people), Other Business Operations Specialists (7,167 people), and Engineers (5,905 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Seminole County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Woodworkers (2.25 times higher than expected), Legal Support Workers (2.25 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention Workers (2.21 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Seminole County, FL, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($83,854), Management Occupations ($81,028), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($72,128).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

229k

2017 Value

± 8,734

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 5.37%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Seminole County, FL grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 226k employees to 229k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Seminole County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,077 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (25,511 people), and Retail Trade (23,987 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Seminole County, FL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,077 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (25,511 people), and Retail Trade (23,987 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Seminole County, FL has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.43 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.55 times), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.49 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Seminole County, FL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($86,904), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($65,412), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,101).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $57.1B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $44.9B

  3. Gasoline

    $41.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $57.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals with $44.9B and Gasoline and $41.8B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$457B

2015 Value

$714B

Projected 2045 Value

56.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound Florida trade was $457B. This is expected to increase 56.2% to $714B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Georgia

    $17.7B

  2. Texas

    $15.1B

  3. California

    $10.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $17.7B, followed by Texas with $15.1B and California and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

93% of the population of Seminole County, FL has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Seminole County, FL was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Seminole County, FL see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.845% decrease from the previous year (1302 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1700 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 675 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.9%). Additionally, Liberty County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Seminole County, FL see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.845% decrease from the previous year (1,302 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

7%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Seminole County, FL declined by 36.5% from 11% to 7%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gadsden County

    16.9% prevalence

  2. Madison County

    15.8% prevalence

  3. Taylor County

    15.5% prevalence

Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Florida, at 16.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Florida by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Seminole County, FL is home to a population of 463k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2017, 12.1% of Seminole County, FL residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Seminole County, FL is composed of 279k White Alone residents (60.4%), 98.8k Hispanic or Latino residents (21.4%), 51.9k Black or African American Alone residents (11.2%), 21.2k Asian Alone residents (4.59%), 9.62k Two or More Races residents (2.08%), 866 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.187%), 745 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.161%), and 130 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0281%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Seminole County, FL are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

37

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

48

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.8

In 2017, the median age of all people in Seminole County, FL was 39.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Seminole County, FL are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Seminole County, FL residents was 39.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.1%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

12%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 12.1% of Seminole County, FL residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Seminole County, FL was 12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Cuba

    984,212 ± 23,779 people

  2. Haiti

    353,866 ± 14,481 people

  3. Colombia

    274,220 ± 12,772 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Seminole County, FL was Cuba, the natal country of 984,212 Seminole County, FL residents, followed by Haiti with 353,866 and Colombia with 274,220.

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Citizenship

95.3%

2017 Citizenship

95.2%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 95.3% of Seminole County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Seminole County, FL was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    279k ± 792

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    98.8k ± 5.87k

  3. Black or African American Alone

    51.9k ± 2.15k

In 2017, there were 2.83 times more White Alone residents (279k people) in Seminole County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 98.8k Hispanic or Latino and 51.9k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Seminole County, FL as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Seminole County, FL citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.5%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Seminole County, FL was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Seminole County, FL are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    7,496 ± 1,152

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    4,186 ± 923

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    3,677 ± 1,034

Seminole County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Seminole County, FL awarded 7,677 degrees. The student population of Seminole County, FL is skewed towards women, with 8,932 male students and 11,260 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Seminole County, FL are White (3,945 and 53.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,715 and 23.3%), Black or African American (1,106 and 15%), and Asian (263 and 3.57%).

The largest universities in Seminole County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Seminole State College of Florida (6,628 and 86.3%), Aerosim Flight Academy (202 and 2.63%), and Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry (170 and 2.21%).

The most popular majors in Seminole County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,455 and 32%), Biotechnology (647 and 8.43%), and Small Business Administration & Management (462 and 6.02%).

The median tuition costs in Seminole County, FL are $14,811 for private four year colleges, and $2,393 and $9,494 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management

    84 degrees awarded

  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    2,455 degrees awarded

  3. Registered Nursing

    279 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Seminole County, FL was Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management with 84 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Seminole State College of Florida

    6,628 degrees awarded

  2. Aerosim Flight Academy

    202 degrees awarded

  3. Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry

    170 degrees awarded

$2,393

Median In-State Public

$14,811

Median Private

In 2016, the Seminole County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Seminole State College of Florida with 6,628 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,512

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,165

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 3,512 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Seminole County, FL, which is 0.843 times less than the 4,165 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Seminole County, FL by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    3,945 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    1,715 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    1,106 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Seminole County, FL were to White students. These 3,945 degrees mean that there were 2.3 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,715 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Seminole County, FL was $236,400 in 2017, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $229,900 to $236,400, a 2.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Seminole County, FL is 64.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Seminole County, FL have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Seminole County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$64,049

Median Household Income

± $3,343

176k

Number of Households

± 7,055

In 2017, the median household income of the 176k households in Seminole County, FL grew to $64,049 from the previous year's value of $61,311.

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.

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Housing

Property Value

$236,400

2017 Median

± $8,813

$229,900

2016 Median

± $6,127

In 2017, the median property value in Seminole County, FL grew to to $236,400 from the previous year's value of $229,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Seminole County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Seminole County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Seminole County, FL 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.

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Rent vs Own

64.8%

2017 Homeownership

64.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 64.8% of the housing units in Seminole County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Seminole County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

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, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Seminole County, FL have a longer commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Seminole County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82.3%

  2. Carpooled

    8.03%

  3. Worked At Home

    7.11%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Seminole County, FL was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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