Profiles of Florida
Profiles of Florida is designed to provide just the right data and insight into the makeup of the state of Florida. It provides the detail and demographic information that researchers or grant writers need and can also act as curriculum support for high school and college research papers. This data provides the critical information that can mean success in projects whether in community or government grants and funding or political science, sociology, history, civics and current events.
Greatly expanded, this edition makes content more accessible and easier-to-use. Helpful features, such as thumb tabs to help keep you oriented in each of the ten chapters, leader pages that include a specific Introduction, Table of Contents and, in many cases, a unique User Guide, paving the way for the researcher to take full advantage of every last piece of data presented. Profiles of Florida includes hundreds of statistical data points, tables and charts that provide solid, fact-based research, and dozens of maps and photos.
About Florida: Facts & Photos: This 4-color chapter provides a real sense of the state from a variety of historical and physical vantage points. It includes Florida history and geography, plus a photo gallery that includes not only sights unique to the state, but also its state flag, seal, motto, bird, flower, and more. This chapter also includes a timeline of political and newsworthy events from Florida’s founding to the present day.
Government: A State Guide: This is an important and detailed look at the history and structure of Florida’s government, including discussion of the state’s legislative, judicial and executive branches, and various types of local government. The chapter ends with a map of Florida’s 28 US Congressional Districts.
Demographic Maps: These 11 colorful, full-page maps help to anchor the researcher to the state’s diverse population, illustrating population, race and ethnic makeup (white, black, Asian, Hispanic), age, home values, household income, high school graduates, college graduates, and presidential election results.
Geography: This chapter explores Florida’s physical features, natural resources, federal land, and Indian reservations, including a satellite view of the state. In addition to providing a visual sense of the state, this data contributes to a better understanding of settlement patterns, economic development, and state resources that are vital for the state’s continued growth.
Energy: This is a detailed look at Florida’s energy needs, uses and available resources—including petroleum, natural gas, coal, electricity and renewable energy. A new table, Net Electricity Generation for All Sectors, has been added to this section. The table shows a breakdown of how electricity is generated in Florida, from fossil fuels to nuclear to solar.
Climate: This section includes a summary of Florida’s climate, followed by three colorful maps and profiles of both National and Cooperative Weather Stations. In addition, there are Weather Station Rankings with hundreds of interesting details, such as Key West International Airport reporting the highest annual extreme maximum daily precipitation (22.75 inches).
Comparative Statistics for Florida’s 100 Largest Communities: This chapter makes it easy to compare statistics for Florida’s 100 largest communities by dozens of data points, including density of people per square mile, land area, population size, ethnic percentages, household size, education level and much more. This is a treasure trove of data for grant writers, government researchers, and demographers.
Rankings of Florida Communities over 2,500 Populations: This chapter includes rankings for dozens of categories, for both the top 150 and bottom 150 communities with population over 2,500. Explore everything from places at highest elevation (De Funiak Springs and Quincy at 233 feet above sea level) to lowest median home value (Zephyrhills South at $41,900). Other topics ranked include employment, household income, population, and many more.
Education: This section begins with an Educational State Profile, summarizing number of schools, students, diplomas granted, and educational dollars spent. Following these statistics are statewide assessment results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and data from the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA).
Statistical Profiles of 1020 Places & 67 Counties in Florida: This chapter is arranged alphabetically by county, then by place—for a total of 1,020 places and 67 counties. These detailed place profiles compile dozens of data points based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey and other current government sources such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These unique place profiles pull together statistical and descriptive information on every Census-recognized place in Florida plus 67 unincorporated communities.
Index of Country and Place Names: This index makes it easy to find the specific profile for a specific place name.
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