Population

How many immigrants are in Florida?

About 4.48M in 2021. This represents roughly 21% of Florida's population, or about 1 in 5 residents. Immigrants include foreign-born residents who may be naturalized US citizens, authorized entrants, or undocumented individuals.
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In 2021

4.48M

Florida residents were foreign-born
In 2021

1 in 5

Florida residents were foreign-born
The number of foreign-born residents in Florida increased from 3.6M in 2011 to 4.48M in 2021. This rise occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. The foreign-born population accounted for 21% of Florida's total population in 2021, higher than the national average of 13.6%, and up from 19.2% in 2011.

Foreign-born share of the population in Florida

Changes in immigrant populations reflect shifts in both local and national demographics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metropolitan areas. Metropolitan areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher proportion of foreign-born residents.

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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% (highest) and Beckley, WV at 0.8% (lowest). In Florida, the highest and lowest were Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% and Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL at 5.2%.

On average, 8.2% of the population in metro areas was foreign-born in 2021

Foreign-born share of the population (2021)

Foreign-born share of the population (2021)

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