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Florida is ranked 4th in the U.S. with a total population of 18,801,310 (2010 Census)
Florida culture is a reflection of influences and multiple inheritance; Native American, African American, Anglo-American and Hispanic heritages can be found in the architecture and cuisine.
Before the American Civil War, when slavery was legal, and during the Reconstruction era that followed, blacks made up nearly half of the state's population.
Their proportion declined over the next century, as many moved north in the Great Migration while large numbers of northern whites moved to the state. Recently, the state's proportion of black residents has begun to grow again.
Today, large concentrations of black residents can be found in northern Florida (notably in Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tallahassee, and Pensacola), the Tampa Bay area, the Orlando area, especially in Orlando and Sanford.
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Florida in 2007 was $734.5 billion. Its GDP is the fourth largest economy in the United States.
In 2010, over 2.5 million Floridians were on food stamps, up from 1.2 million in 2007. To qualify, Floridians must make less than 133% of the federal poverty level, which would be under $29,000 for a family of four.
Kitty Oliver, a beloved oral historian and author, takes you through the spectacular African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale.
Zora! Festival in Eatonville, Florida.
Living with Florida Black Bears.
DEMOGRAPHICS & QUICK FACTS
Demographics of Florida
By Race
White
Black
American Indian
Asian
Hispanic
total population
81.47%
16.31%
0.84%
2.52%
18.48%
Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.
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