Counties where children have the best opportunity for economic mobility in Florida
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- Economic connectedness: 0.59
- Median Income: $57,815
- Population: 2,690,113
--- 56.5% white
--- 16.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
- Median Income: $57,815
- Population: 2,690,113
--- 56.5% white
--- 16.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
#50. Miami-Dade County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.59
- Median Income: $41,809
- Population: 19,622
--- 87.4% white
--- 7.1% Black
--- 1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
- Median Income: $41,809
- Population: 19,622
--- 87.4% white
--- 7.1% Black
--- 1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
#49. Holmes County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.6
- Median Income: $46,895
- Population: 101,174
--- 77.8% white
--- 9% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.6% Asian
- Median Income: $46,895
- Population: 101,174
--- 77.8% white
--- 9% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.6% Asian
#48. Highlands County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.61
- Median Income: $41,806
- Population: 24,906
--- 78.8% white
--- 14.9% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
- Median Income: $41,806
- Population: 24,906
--- 78.8% white
--- 14.9% Black
--- 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
#47. Washington County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.61
- Median Income: $43,029
- Population: 42,392
--- 85.1% white
--- 8.4% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
- Median Income: $43,029
- Population: 42,392
--- 85.1% white
--- 8.4% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
#46. Levy County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.62
- Median Income: $55,099
- Population: 713,148
--- 68.5% white
--- 15% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.7% Asian
- Median Income: $55,099
- Population: 713,148
--- 68.5% white
--- 15% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.7% Asian
#45. Polk County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.62
- Median Income: $48,803
- Population: 27,928
--- 75.7% white
--- 19.3% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
- Median Income: $48,803
- Population: 27,928
--- 75.7% white
--- 19.3% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
#44. Bradford County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.62
- Median Income: $53,080
- Population: 14,405
--- 63% white
--- 33% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $53,080
- Population: 14,405
--- 63% white
--- 33% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#43. Jefferson County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.62
- Median Income: $42,438
- Population: 7,987
--- 78.1% white
--- 14.9% Black
--- 1.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
- Median Income: $42,438
- Population: 7,987
--- 78.1% white
--- 14.9% Black
--- 1.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
#42. Liberty County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.62
- Median Income: $50,983
- Population: 17,759
--- 89.1% white
--- 4.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $50,983
- Population: 17,759
--- 89.1% white
--- 4.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#41. Gilchrist County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.63
- Median Income: $50,808
- Population: 370,372
--- 77.6% white
--- 12.6% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
- Median Income: $50,808
- Population: 370,372
--- 77.6% white
--- 12.6% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
#40. Marion County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.64
- Median Income: $55,463
- Population: 16,141
--- 71.9% white
--- 18.3% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.2% Asian
- Median Income: $55,463
- Population: 16,141
--- 71.9% white
--- 18.3% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.2% Asian
#39. Union County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.66
- Median Income: $75,543
- Population: 372,797
--- 79.6% white
--- 6.6% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
- Median Income: $75,543
- Population: 372,797
--- 79.6% white
--- 6.6% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
#38. Collier County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.66
- Median Income: $63,323
- Population: 127,335
--- 88% white
--- 7.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1% Asian
- Median Income: $63,323
- Population: 127,335
--- 88% white
--- 7.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1% Asian
#37. Sumter County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.67
- Median Income: $63,860
- Population: 28,003
--- 79.1% white
--- 12.6% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $63,860
- Population: 28,003
--- 79.1% white
--- 12.6% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#36. Baker County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.67
- Median Income: $53,812
- Population: 15,205
--- 80.4% white
--- 14.7% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
- Median Income: $53,812
- Population: 15,205
--- 80.4% white
--- 14.7% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
#35. Gulf County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.67
- Median Income: $59,807
- Population: 324,599
--- 66.5% white
--- 20.4% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2% Asian
- Median Income: $59,807
- Population: 324,599
--- 66.5% white
--- 20.4% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2% Asian
#34. St. Lucie County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.67
- Median Income: $64,964
- Population: 394,824
--- 80.8% white
--- 8.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.2% Asian
- Median Income: $64,964
- Population: 394,824
--- 80.8% white
--- 8.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.2% Asian
#33. Manatee County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.67
- Median Income: $63,235
- Population: 752,251
--- 78% white
--- 8.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.7% Asian
- Median Income: $63,235
- Population: 752,251
--- 78% white
--- 8.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.7% Asian
#32. Lee County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.67
- Median Income: $59,541
- Population: 983,153
--- 56.1% white
--- 29.4% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.7% Asian
- Median Income: $59,541
- Population: 983,153
--- 56.1% white
--- 29.4% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.7% Asian
#31. Duval County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.68
- Median Income: $64,164
- Population: 1,444,359
--- 63.4% white
--- 16.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.2% Asian
- Median Income: $64,164
- Population: 1,444,359
--- 63.4% white
--- 16.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.2% Asian
#30. Hillsborough County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.68
- Median Income: $56,605
- Population: 318,828
--- 66.1% white
--- 21.8% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.1% Asian
- Median Income: $56,605
- Population: 318,828
--- 66.1% white
--- 21.8% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.1% Asian
#29. Escambia County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.68
- Median Income: $68,874
- Population: 1,481,233
--- 65.4% white
--- 18.6% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.8% Asian
- Median Income: $68,874
- Population: 1,481,233
--- 65.4% white
--- 18.6% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.8% Asian
#28. Palm Beach County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.69
- Median Income: $48,664
- Population: 151,888
--- 90.9% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.7% Asian
- Median Income: $48,664
- Population: 151,888
--- 90.9% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.7% Asian
#27. Citrus County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.7
- Median Income: $60,473
- Population: 181,384
--- 79.1% white
--- 10.4% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.2% Asian
- Median Income: $60,473
- Population: 181,384
--- 79.1% white
--- 10.4% Black
--- 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.2% Asian
#26. Bay County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.71
- Median Income: $61,594
- Population: 158,002
--- 81.8% white
--- 8.2% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.4% Asian
- Median Income: $61,594
- Population: 158,002
--- 81.8% white
--- 8.2% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.4% Asian
#25. Indian River County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.72
- Median Income: $56,786
- Population: 548,783
--- 76.8% white
--- 10.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
- Median Income: $56,786
- Population: 548,783
--- 76.8% white
--- 10.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
#24. Volusia County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.73
- Median Income: $58,513
- Population: 380,331
--- 57.7% white
--- 10.9% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.7% Asian
- Median Income: $58,513
- Population: 380,331
--- 57.7% white
--- 10.9% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.7% Asian
#23. Osceola County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.73
- Median Income: $53,301
- Population: 192,128
--- 83.4% white
--- 5.2% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.2% Asian
- Median Income: $53,301
- Population: 192,128
--- 83.4% white
--- 5.2% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.2% Asian
#22. Hernando County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.73
- Median Income: $60,013
- Population: 375,059
--- 77.2% white
--- 10.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.1% Asian
- Median Income: $60,013
- Population: 375,059
--- 77.2% white
--- 10.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.1% Asian
#21. Lake County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.75
- Median Income: $65,784
- Population: 1,409,949
--- 55.5% white
--- 20.7% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5.2% Asian
- Median Income: $65,784
- Population: 1,409,949
--- 55.5% white
--- 20.7% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5.2% Asian
#20. Orange County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.75
- Median Income: $68,111
- Population: 73,456
--- 85.8% white
--- 4.2% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
- Median Income: $68,111
- Population: 73,456
--- 85.8% white
--- 4.2% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
#19. Walton County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.75
- Median Income: $72,941
- Population: 33,144
--- 80.2% white
--- 13.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
- Median Income: $72,941
- Population: 33,144
--- 80.2% white
--- 13.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
#18. Wakulla County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.75
- Median Income: $64,522
- Population: 1,934,551
--- 52.5% white
--- 28.5% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.6% Asian
- Median Income: $64,522
- Population: 1,934,551
--- 52.5% white
--- 28.5% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.6% Asian
#17. Broward County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.76
- Median Income: $57,359
- Population: 290,965
--- 59.1% white
--- 31% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.6% Asian
- Median Income: $57,359
- Population: 290,965
--- 59.1% white
--- 31% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.6% Asian
#16. Leon County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.76
- Median Income: $58,084
- Population: 551,598
--- 81.3% white
--- 5.9% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.7% Asian
- Median Income: $58,084
- Population: 551,598
--- 81.3% white
--- 5.9% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.7% Asian
#15. Pasco County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.78
- Median Income: $57,887
- Population: 184,837
--- 87% white
--- 5.4% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.3% Asian
- Median Income: $57,887
- Population: 184,837
--- 87% white
--- 5.4% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.3% Asian
#14. Charlotte County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.78
- Median Income: $60,451
- Population: 957,989
--- 78.5% white
--- 10.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.5% Asian
- Median Income: $60,451
- Population: 957,989
--- 78.5% white
--- 10.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.5% Asian
#13. Pinellas County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.79
- Median Income: $73,153
- Population: 82,244
--- 79.9% white
--- 7.2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.3% Asian
- Median Income: $73,153
- Population: 82,244
--- 79.9% white
--- 7.2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.3% Asian
#12. Monroe County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.79
- Median Income: $63,632
- Population: 601,573
--- 78.8% white
--- 9.7% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.4% Asian
- Median Income: $63,632
- Population: 601,573
--- 78.8% white
--- 9.7% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.4% Asian
#11. Brevard County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.79
- Median Income: $69,769
- Population: 158,323
--- 85% white
--- 5.6% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.6% Asian
- Median Income: $69,769
- Population: 158,323
--- 85% white
--- 5.6% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.6% Asian
#10. Martin County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.8
- Median Income: $74,059
- Population: 216,308
--- 75.2% white
--- 11% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.9% Asian
- Median Income: $74,059
- Population: 216,308
--- 75.2% white
--- 11% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.9% Asian
#9. Clay County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.81
- Median Income: $53,314
- Population: 276,171
--- 65.7% white
--- 19.9% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 6% Asian
- Median Income: $53,314
- Population: 276,171
--- 65.7% white
--- 19.9% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 6% Asian
#8. Alachua County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.82
- Median Income: $69,490
- Population: 429,336
--- 87.9% white
--- 4.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
- Median Income: $69,490
- Population: 429,336
--- 87.9% white
--- 4.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
#7. Sarasota County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.83
- Median Income: $62,305
- Population: 113,888
--- 79.1% white
--- 9.8% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.4% Asian
- Median Income: $62,305
- Population: 113,888
--- 79.1% white
--- 9.8% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.4% Asian
#6. Flagler County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.83
- Median Income: $67,390
- Population: 209,230
--- 75.7% white
--- 9.6% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.4% Asian
- Median Income: $67,390
- Population: 209,230
--- 75.7% white
--- 9.6% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3.4% Asian
#5. Okaloosa County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.84
- Median Income: $73,002
- Population: 467,382
--- 69.4% white
--- 11.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.8% Asian
- Median Income: $73,002
- Population: 467,382
--- 69.4% white
--- 11.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.8% Asian
#4. Seminole County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $77,504
- Population: 88,492
--- 88.5% white
--- 5.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1% Asian
- Median Income: $77,504
- Population: 88,492
--- 88.5% white
--- 5.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1% Asian
#3. Nassau County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $77,260
- Population: 184,345
--- 83.7% white
--- 5.9% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
- Median Income: $77,260
- Population: 184,345
--- 83.7% white
--- 5.9% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
#2. Santa Rosa County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.97
- Median Income: $88,794
- Population: 265,724
--- 84.9% white
--- 5.3% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3% Asian
- Median Income: $88,794
- Population: 265,724
--- 84.9% white
--- 5.3% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3% Asian
This story features data reporting and writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. St. Johns County
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