Tracing the Population Tapestry: Florida Census from 1513 to Today
Throughout history, census data has provided us with invaluable insights into the ebb and flow of human populations, helping us understand how societies have grown, evolved, and transformed over time. Florida, known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich history, has witnessed an intriguing demographic journey since its first recorded census in 1513.
In this page, we embark on a captivating exploration of the Florida census, spanning from the early days of European exploration to the most recent count in 2020.
Note: Allen County Public Library made images of Federal Census available at the Internet Archives.
Timeline
| Year Taken | Type |
|---|---|
| 1513-1763 | Spanish Rule
Check the FLGenWeb Archives Statewide Area |
| 1763-1783 | Britsh rule |
| 1783-1821 | Spanish Rule |
| 1821-1845 | Territory |
| 1820 | Pensacola and Escambia River Areas Only |
| 1825 | Leon County Only |
| 1830 | Federal Census
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1835 | Federal Pension List Statewide |
| 1840 | Federal Census
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1840 | Florida Military Census |
| 1840 | Pensioners List |
| 1845 | Alachua, Benton, Columbia, Duval, Gadsden, Hamilton, Hillsborough,Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Madison, Marion, Orange, St.Johns, Walton, Wakulla and Washington |
| 1850 | Federal Census
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1850 | Mortality Schedule |
| 1850 | Slave Schedule |
| 1860 | Federal Census
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1860 | Mortality Schedule |
| 1860 | Slave Schedule |
| 1867 | Hernando, Madison, Orange and Santa Rosa Counties Only |
| 1870 | Federal Census
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1870 | Mortality Schedule |
| 1875 | Alachua County Only |
| 1880 | Federal Census
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1880 | Mortality Schedule |
| 1885 | State Census All counties that existed then in the state are represented with the
exception of Alachua, Clay, Columbia and Nassau.
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1885 | Mortality Schedules |
| 1890 | Veterans Schedule
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1890 | Navel Veterans Schedule |
| 1900 | Federal Census
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1910 | Federal Census
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1920 | Federal Census
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1930 | Federal Census
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1930 | Census of Merchant Seamen |
| 1935 | State Census: This 1935 Florida State Census is an every-name list of the state's
inhabitants. The census is arranged alphabetically by county and then geographically
by election precinct.
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1940 | Federal Census |
| 1945 | State Census: his 1945 Florida State Census is an every-name list of the state's
inhabitants.
Available at FamilySearch. |
| 1950-Present | Federal Census taken every 10 years |