In 2023, about 12.3 percent of Florida's population lived below the poverty line. This accounts for persons or families whose collective income in the preceding 12 months was below the national poverty level of the United States.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Orange County, FL (S1701ACS012095) from 2012 to 2023 about Orange County, FL; Orlando; poverty; FL; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People of All Ages in Poverty for Florida (PPAAFL12000A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about child, poverty, FL, percent, and USA.

The poverty rate is the ratio of the number of people whose income fall below the poverty line; taken as half the median household income of the total population.For technical assistance, contact the Florida's Roadmap to Healthy Living Administrator

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Sarasota County, FL (S1701ACS012115) from 2012 to 2023 about Sarasota County, FL; North Port; poverty; FL; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

In Florida, the poverty rate is 12.6% and the uninsured rate is 11.9%. Percent of people below the federal poverty line and the share without health insurance. Source: ACS 5-year estimates (derived).

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Miami-Dade County, FL (S1701ACS012086) from 2012 to 2023 about Miami-Dade County, FL; Miami; poverty; FL; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Miami-Dade County, FL was 14.90% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Miami-Dade County, FL reached a record high of 20.50 in January of 2014 and a record low of 14.90 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Miami-Dade County, FL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Florida Poverty Rate - Historical chart and current data through 2023.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hillsborough County, FL was 13.20% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hillsborough County, FL reached a record high of 17.20 in January of 2014 and a record low of 13.20 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hillsborough County, FL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Citrus County, FL (S1701ACS012017) from 2012 to 2023 about Citrus County, FL; poverty; FL; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hardee County, FL was 24.30% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hardee County, FL reached a record high of 30.80 in January of 2014 and a record low of 24.10 in January of 2019. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hardee County, FL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hillsborough County, FL (S1701ACS012057) from 2012 to 2023 about Hillsborough County, FL; Tampa; poverty; FL; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Madison County, FL was 20.90% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Madison County, FL reached a record high of 31.90 in January of 2017 and a record low of 20.90 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Madison County, FL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

This data layer shows census tracts in Florida that are designated as Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (RECAPs) by Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing). RECAP-designated tracts have more than 50% of the population who identify as other than non-Hispanic white and a poverty rate greater than or equal to 40%. Data used in the RECAP designation process is derived from the American Community Survey (ACS). The survey is conducted by the Census Bureau on an ongoing basis. It is the most complete and reliable source of information about the American people. The Census Bureau releases ACS data in 1-year, 3-year, and 5- year averages. One-year data is the most current; however, the 3-year and 5-year averages are more reliable because they are based on a larger sample size. Florida Housing has used the most recent and available 5-year estimates from the ACS, which includes survey data from (2019-2023). In addition, Florida Housing has discarded high margin of error values. Applying these rigorous standards, Florida Housing has based the RECAP designations on accurate data that reflect long-term trends.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Osceola County, FL was 12.50% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Osceola County, FL reached a record high of 19.50 in January of 2015 and a record low of 12.50 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Osceola County, FL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Duval County, FL (S1701ACS012031) from 2012 to 2023 about Duval County, FL; Jacksonville; poverty; FL; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hernando County, FL was 12.00% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hernando County, FL reached a record high of 16.00 in January of 2014 and a record low of 12.00 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hernando County, FL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Citrus County, FL was 15.50% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Citrus County, FL reached a record high of 17.70 in January of 2016 and a record low of 14.90 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Citrus County, FL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Clay County, FL was 9.10% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Clay County, FL reached a record high of 10.60 in January of 2018 and a record low of 9.10 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Clay County, FL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.