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Select Demographic Changes Since the Previous CHNA
The following few tables show some of the key demographic shifts occurring in Seminole County since the prior CHNA. Total population, the percent of seniors and the percent of community members indicating that they are Hispanic / Latino reflect some foundational shifts in the area. Compared to the previous CHNA, in Seminole County the population rose by just over 3,000 from 2018 to 2020.
Note: At the time of this publishing, the 2020 US Census data was recently released. The data reflected in the table below may slightly differ from other tables showing the total population which were constructed based on the 2016-2019 5-year averages.
Exhibit 2: Population Shifts Since the Previous CHNA
471,500 471,000 470,500 470,000 469,500 469,000 468,500 468,000 467,500 467,000 466,500 466,000 Population
467,832
2018
Seminole County
470,856
2020*
Note that the asterisk (*) indicates that the most recent data (i.e., 2020) was used in the charts – different from some other data references in other portions of the CHNA which use 2019 data.
Seminole County experienced the smallest change in population, 10.6%. Continued, rapid growth is expected.
Exhibit 3: Population Percent Change
Percent change (2019 from 2010) Percent change (2024 from 2019)
United States Florida Seminole County
6.8% 12.9% 10.6%
NA NA 10.8%
Source: United States Census Bureau. American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2015-2019
All CFC areas are expected to see continued growth between 2019 and 2024. Seminole County’s population is projected to reach more than 500,000 by 2024. The rapid population growth in Central Florida was identified as one of the top challenges in the qualitative research by many stakeholders identifying the lack of infrastructure to handle the growing population as one of the most pressing needs. Infrastructure includes roads, housing and more.
Exhibit 4: Seminole County Population Change
Seminole County
2010 417,330
2019 461,402
2024 Projected Population
Source: United States Census Bureau. American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2015-2019
