Floridians born in 2022 are expected to live 7.6 years longer (78.6 years) than those born in 1970 (71.0 years).
In 2022, 238,953 Florida residents died. The overall age-adjusted death rate (AADR) in 2022 was 738.1 compared to 1,130.5 in 1970, a change of 34.71%. The gap between age-adjusted death rates of the Black and White populations has decreased, but the Black population continues to experience a higher rate. The Black AADR was 823.6 per 100,000 population in 2022 compared to 1,548.1 in 1970 whereas the White AADR was 729.8 per 100,000 population in 2022 compared to 1,074.2 in 1970. The Hispanic age-adjusted death rate has been measured since 2004. The Hispanic age-adjusted death rate has decreased from 592.2 per 100,000 population in 2004 to 582.5 per 100,000 population in 2022.
The highest age-adjusted rates for the total, white, and black populations were located in North Florida counties. Among the Hispanic population, the highest age-adjusted rates were dispersed throughout the state. |