Florida Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 67 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$9,569
Avg Total Per County
$3.7B
Counties with Data
67 of 67
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
All Florida Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | $39.2B | $26,345 | $3.4B | $645M |
| Duval County | $36.6B | $36,311 | $2.4B | $485M |
| Miami-Dade County | $22.0B | $8,181 | $1.1B | $1.1B |
| Orange County | $15.2B | $10,566 | $8.4B | $807M |
| Brevard County | $13.4B | $21,551 | $7.8B | $105M |
| Palm Beach County | $10.6B | $7,058 | $979M | $457M |
| Broward County | $9.8B | $5,028 | $469M | $486M |
| Pinellas County | $8.8B | $9,132 | $1.1B | $160M |
| Leon County | $8.4B | $28,380 | $141M | $6.5B |
| Lee County | $7.6B | $9,563 | $148M | $1.5B |
| Volusia County | $5.2B | $9,210 | $201M | $484M |
| Polk County | $4.9B | $6,454 | $38M | $154M |
| Sarasota County | $4.5B | $10,030 | $61M | $272M |
| Pasco County | $4.4B | $7,445 | $163M | $71M |
| Okaloosa County | $3.6B | $16,977 | $1.9B | $64M |
| Marion County | $3.4B | $8,781 | $28M | $39M |
| Manatee County | $3.4B | $8,149 | $76M | $103M |
| Collier County | $3.3B | $8,518 | $144M | $101M |
| Lake County | $3.3B | $8,222 | $21M | $45M |
| St. Lucie County | $2.9B | $8,285 | $250M | $67M |
| Escambia County | $2.8B | $8,663 | $466M | $128M |
| Seminole County | $2.7B | $5,678 | $139M | $130M |
| Sumter County | $2.4B | $17,362 | $52M | $61M |
| Alachua County | $2.3B | $8,094 | $64M | $468M |
| Charlotte County | $2.3B | $11,621 | $20M | $104M |
| Bay County | $2.3B | $12,434 | $883M | $109M |
| St. Johns County | $2.3B | $7,704 | $62M | $64M |
| Hernando County | $2.0B | $10,047 | $45M | $28M |
| Osceola County | $2.0B | $4,827 | $18M | $78M |
| Citrus County | $1.8B | $11,557 | $5M | $21M |
| Clay County | $1.7B | $7,534 | $39M | $46M |
| Indian River County | $1.6B | $9,868 | $3M | $52M |
| Santa Rosa County | $1.5B | $7,869 | $79M | $25M |
| Martin County | $1.4B | $8,493 | $20M | $23M |
| Flagler County | $1.3B | $10,413 | $30M | $37M |
| Highlands County | $959M | $9,240 | $9M | $16M |
| Nassau County | $841M | $8,889 | $12M | $24M |
| Monroe County | $663M | $8,099 | $81M | $92M |
| Putnam County | $603M | $8,128 | $8M | $36M |
| Walton County | $570M | $7,143 | $9M | $34M |
| Columbia County | $543M | $7,679 | $5M | $19M |
| Taylor County | $509M | $23,762 | $349M | $13M |
| Levy County | $398M | $8,989 | $12M | $19M |
| Suwannee County | $349M | $7,845 | $10M | $18M |
| Jackson County | $345M | $7,234 | $1M | $25M |
| Gadsden County | $290M | $6,654 | $3M | $8M |
| Okeechobee County | $261M | $6,481 | $16M | $5M |
| Wakulla County | $222M | $6,405 | $5M | $14M |
| DeSoto County | $205M | $5,896 | $485,201 | $13M |
| Washington County | $187M | $7,396 | $1M | $31M |
| Hendry County | $183M | $4,498 | $6M | $18M |
| Bradford County | $174M | $6,236 | $10M | $3M |
| Gilchrist County | $168M | $9,103 | N/A | $17M |
| Holmes County | $164M | $8,345 | N/A | $26M |
| Baker County | $162M | $5,750 | $2M | $9M |
| Madison County | $134M | $7,391 | $207,200 | $7M |
| Dixie County | $131M | $7,743 | $11M | $3M |
| Jefferson County | $130M | $8,808 | $350,000 | $21M |
| Gulf County | $124M | $8,371 | $710,922 | $8M |
| Hardee County | $122M | $4,788 | $8,446 | $2M |
| Franklin County | $106M | $8,526 | $29,299 | $18M |
| Glades County | $94M | $7,594 | $7M | $12M |
| Hamilton County | $85M | $6,325 | $-279,144 | $-312,874 |
| Calhoun County | $85M | $6,234 | $-1 | $5M |
| Union County | $65M | $4,186 | N/A | $1M |
| Lafayette County | $44M | $5,427 | N/A | $5M |
| Liberty County | $43M | $5,588 | $59,015 | $5M |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in Florida
Which county in Florida receives the most federal funding?
Hillsborough County receives the most total federal funding among Florida counties with $39.2B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in Florida?
The average per-capita federal spending across Florida counties is $9,569, which is 2% above the national average of $9,394.
Does Florida receive more or less federal money than the national average?
Florida counties average $9,569 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state above the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into Florida counties?
Federal spending in Florida counties includes contracts (for goods and services purchased by federal agencies), grants (federal awards to local governments, nonprofits, and institutions), and other direct obligations. The breakdown varies significantly by county based on military presence, research institutions, and local government programs.
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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.