The following is a comparison between Texas and Florida, two populous states in the US. Let’s read.
Texas and Florida – US states comparison
Which state is larger, Texas or Florida?
Texas has a larger area than Florida. It is about four times as large as Florida.
- Area of Texas – around 268,600 square miles (around 695,660 sq km)
- Area of Florida – around 65,760 square miles (around 170,310 sq km)
Which state has a larger population, Texas or Florida?
Texas and Florida rank 2nd and 3rd respectively in terms of population in the United States.
- Population of Texas – around 31.3 million (2024 estimate)
- Population of Florida – around 23.4 million (2024 estimate)
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Top 3 largest cities by population
Texas
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Dallas
Florida
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Tampa
GDP
| BEA (2024) | Texas | Florida |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $2.7 trillion | $1.7 trillion |
| GDP rank in the US | 2nd | 4th |
Overview
| Texas | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | around 268,600 square miles (around 695,660 sq km) | around 65,760 square miles (around 170,310 sq km) |
| Area rank in the US | 2nd | 22nd |
| Population | around 31.3 million (2024 estimate) | around 23.4 million (2024 estimate) |
| Population rank in the US | 2nd | 3rd |
| Capital city | Austin | Tallahassee |
| Largest city | Houston | Jacksonville |
| Nickname | The Lone Star State | The Sunshine State |
| Became a state of the US | 29 December, 1845 | 3 March, 1845 |
Geography
| Texas | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Southern United States | Southern United States |
| Borders | Oklahoma in the north; Arkansan in the northeast; Louisiana in the east; New Mexico in the west; and Mexico in the south | Alabama and Georgia in the north |
| Highest natural point | Guadalupe Peak (8,751 ft/2,667 m) | Britton hill (345 ft/105 m) |
| International border | Yes, around 1,250 mile international border with Mexico | No |
| Forest cover | 37% – 38% | 49% – 50% |
| Coastline | Yes, with the Gulf of Mexico | Yes, with the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean |
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Tourism
| Texas | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Places to visit | San Antonio, Big Bend National Park, Austin, Houston, Dallas, South Padre Island, Galveston, etc. | Miami, Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, Everglades National Park, Siesta Key, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, etc. |
| Number of National Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites | 1 (San Antonio Missions) | 1 (Everglades National Park) |
(Also read: California vs New York State – US states comparison)
National Parks in Texas
- Big Bend National Park
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park
National Parks in Florida
- Biscayne National Park
- Dry Tortugas National Park
- Everglades National Park
Is Texas warmer than Florida?
No, the average temperature in Florida is higher.
Texas state symbols
| Amphibian | Texas toad |
| Bird | Mockingbird |
| Tree | Pecan |
| Flower | Bluebonnets |
| Fruit | Texas red grapefruit |
| Fish | Guadalupe bass |
| Saltwater fish | Red drum |
| Grass | Sideoats grama |
| Horse | American Quarter Horse |
| Insect | Monarch butterfly |
| Mammal | Mexican free-tailed bat, Texas longhorn, and Armadillo |
| Plant | Prickly pear cactus |
| Reptile | Texas horned lizard |
| Sea turtle | Kemp’s ridley sea turtle |
Florida state symbols
| Animal | Florida Panther |
| Bird | Mockingbird |
| Tree | Sabal Palm |
| Flower | Orange blossom |
| Freshwater fish | Largemouth bass |
| Saltwater fish | Sailfish |
| Wildflower | Coreopsis |
| Butterfly | Zebra longwing |
| Marine mammal | Manatee |
| Saltwater mammal | Porpoise or Dolphin |
| Beverage | Orange juice |
| Gem | Moonstone |
| Reptile | American alligator |
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