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Florida

Admitted: March 3, 1845

Quick Facts

Capital
Tallahassee
Largest City
Jacksonville
Population
22.2 million (2022)
Total Area
65,758 sq mi
Time Zone
Eastern (mostly) / Central (western)

State Symbols

bird
Northern Mockingbird
flower
Orange Blossom
tree
Sabal Palm
motto
In God We Trust
nickname
The Sunshine State
marine
Manatee
reptile
American Alligator

Demographics

Key Statistics

Total Population
22.2 million
Median Age
42.2
Median Income
$57,703

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
53.2%
Hispanic
26.5%
Black
16.9%
Asian
3.0%
Other
0.4%

Famous People

  • Jim Morrison

    Lead singer of The Doors

  • Gloria Estefan

    Grammy Award-winning singer

  • Ray Charles

    Legendary musician and pioneer

Natural Wonders

  • Florida Keys

    Island Chain

    String of tropical islands extending from the peninsula

  • Crystal River

    Spring System

    Natural winter habitat for manatees

  • Everglades

    Wetlands

    Unique ecosystem known as the "River of Grass"

News Sources

Miami Herald

South Florida and international news

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Print & Digital

Tampa Bay Times

Tampa Bay area and state coverage

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Print & Digital

Orlando Sentinel

Central Florida coverage

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Print & Digital

Florida Politics

State politics and policy news

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Digital Only

Climate

Summer Average
90°F (32°C)
Winter Average
65°F (18°C)
Annual Rainfall
54 inches
Notable Patterns
  • Subtropical climate
  • Warm year-round
  • Rainy season (May-October)
  • Hurricane season (June-November)

Economy

GDP
$1.2 trillion (2022)
Major Industries
  • Tourism
  • Agriculture
  • Aerospace
  • International Trade