Census
Welcome to the Seminole County Census Website
Important Notice of the Ending of the 2020 Census Count
The 2020 U.S. Decennial Census, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, ended on October 16, 2020. To view the involvement of Seminole County in the 2020 Census, please visit 2020 U.S. Decennial Census Seminole County Complete Count Committee 2020 Census Awareness Final Action Plan and the Seminole County 2020 Census Response Team Final Action Plan.
Release of 2020 Census Population Data
The official 2020 Seminole County population was 470,856. The 2010 and 2020 Seminole County Official City-County Populations and Race and Ethnicity Data 12-17-2021 (the “Population-Race/Ethnicity Document”) is designed to provide a quick and easy access for two of the most important requested data characteristics: Population and Race/Ethnicity. Other important 2020 Census characteristics such as age, sex, housing, income, etc., will be forthcoming. Available data from the 2020 Census are available at the links within the Population-Race/Ethnicity Document, and at the Data.Census.Gov website. We will post updates regarding population data as these become available. If you have questions or need additional information regarding population data for Seminole County, please email at census@seminolecountyfl.gov.
The COVID-19 pandemic virus and legal challenges relating to the 2020 Census were responsible for the Census Bureau adjusting the date for responding to the 2020 Census on several occasions which delayed release of the data initially scheduled for release in late 2020.
Notable Observations of the 2020 Census
For the first time in the history of the Decennial Census, residents could choose to respond online, by phone, or by the traditional paper Census questionnaire, making the 2020 Census the easiest and most accessible Decennial Census since its beginning in 1790.
The COVID-19 pandemic virus was responsible for the U.S. Census Bureau adjusting the date for responding to the 2020 Census on multiple occasions from its initial point of reference date of April 1, 2020.
The U.S. Supreme Court, on October 13, 2020, issued an order requiring the 2020 Census self-response and field data collection operations (i.e., the population count) to end on October 16, 2020, irrespective of any other previously adjusted date.
The U.S. Census Bureau engaged in a multi-million dollar media campaign encouraging residents to respond to the 2020 Census.
The two most often mentioned reasons for conducting the Census are (a) population data plays a significant role in determining the allocation of federal and state funding for important community services and facilities, and (b) population data also determines representation in the U.S. House of Representatives (i.e., apportionment was the original legal purpose of a Decennial Census) and in establishing voting districts.
2020 Census - A Thank You Message from Seminole County
As the 2020 Census has ended, Seminole County offers its deep appreciation to every resident who responded to the 2020 Census. Your participation in the 2020 Census clearly demonstrated your understanding of the importance of responding to the Census and of the need to achieve an accurate and complete count of the population.
Seminole County residents are also commended for participating in the 2020 Census, as their participation played a leading role in Seminole County achieving first place among Florida’s 67 Counties in self-responding to the 2020 Census. The self-response rate to the 2020 Census among residents of Seminole County was 73.6%, compared to the nationwide rate of 67.0%, and Florida’s rate of 63.8%.
We also offer our sincere appreciation to each of the County Municipalities, the U.S. Census Bureau, and other public and privates agencies listed in the Census Action Plans above, for their dedicated partnership with Seminole County in 2020 Census awareness and outreach, and in maximizing the 2020 Census self-response rate.
As Seminole County and County Municipalities continue to provide new, and make improvements to, existing services and facilities, residents will clearly see the effects of the 2020 Census on these important community resources and be pleased to know that their participation in the 2020 Census will help shape the future of the County for decades to come.
Seminole County Population Pyramid 2021 Estimates
Please see the Seminole County Population Pyramid 2021 Estimates to view the population by age and sex.
2030 U.S. Census Decennial Census
The U.S. Census Bureau expects to decide on the initial 2030 Census operational design in late 2024. U.S. Census Bureau Planning for the 2030 Decennial Census.
Between now and the 2030 Census, residents may receive a survey, known as the American Community Survey (ACS), from the U.S. Census Bureau. When you respond to the ACS, you are doing your part to help your community plan for hospitals and schools, support school lunch programs, improve emergency services, build bridges, and inform businesses looking to add jobs and expand to new markets, and more.
In 2020, Seminole County residents achieved first place among all Florida’s 67 Counties in self-responding to the 2030 Census. We look forward to the 2030 Decennial Census where Seminole County residents will have the opportunity to not only achieve first place in self-responding to the 2030 Census, but first place responding overall to the 2030 Census.
More information regarding census date is available at:
American Community Survey and the Decennial Census
Census Tables for Seminole County
Population and People – Population Pyramid
Seminole County Economic Development Department
University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research
Florida Legislature Office of Economic and Demographic Research
If you have questions or need additional information about this website, please email Seminole County at census@seminolecountyfl.gov
If you have questions or need additional information about this website, please email Seminole County at census@seminolecountyfl.gov.
Updated 9/7/2023.