Florida HIV Statistics: Prevalence, Demographics, and Transmission (2021)

As of 2021, Florida reported an estimated 120,000 people living with HIV, representing ~1.4% of the state population (national average: 1.2%).

Demographics

• Gender: 76% male.
• Race/Ethnicity: 53% Black/African American.

Transmission Category

• Male-to-male sexual contact: 65% (primary mode).
• Heterosexual contact, injection drug use, and other categories account for the remainder.

Implications

Disparities highlight need for targeted prevention, testing, and treatment access in disproportionately affected communities, particularly Black men who have sex with men.