Florida 4-H Statistics 1999-2000

Total Number of Youth Participating in Florida 4-H in 1999-2000: 241,628 youth. Spanning ages 5-18, the 4-H program is active in all of Florida's 67 counties and on the Seminole Tribes reservations in south Florida. Statistics below describe: 
4-H Participation
Racial-Ethnic Characteristics of 4-H Members
Residency of 4-H Members
Gender of 4-H Members
Grade Level of 4-H Members
Adult & Teen Volunteers
4-H Project Enrollments
About Our Statistics & For More Information

4-H Participation - Clubs, School Enrichment, Special Interest, Camping
Of those 241,628 young people:

  • 22,607 were members of 4-H community clubs

  • 32,330 participated in special interest groups (day time programs)

  • 258,264 participated in school enrichment programs

  • 1,797 were enrolled in individual 4-H study projects

  • 3,948 participated in school age child care education programs

  • 3,636 participated in 4-H overnight camping programs, including summer can specialty camps at Florida's four 4-H residential learning centers.

Racial/Ethnic Characteristics
More than 32% of youth impacted by Florida 4-H programs are from minority racial or ethnic groups.
African-American 20.4%
American Indian 0.6%
Asian-American 1.0%
Hispanic 10.2%
Caucausian 67.8%

Residency of 4-H Members
Less than 4% of the 241,628 youth involved in Florida 4-H programs live on farms. The majority of them live in towns, cities, suburbs or urban areas with more than 10,000 residents. Their residency was reported as:

  • 3.6% (8,609) lived on farms
  • 27.0% (65,381) lived in towns under 10,000 and in open country
  • 44.7% (107,925) lived in towns and cities of 10,000 to 50,000 residents
  • 10.0% (24,279) lived in suburbs of cities over 50,000
  • 14.7% lived in central cities of over 50,000

Gender of 4-H Members
49% of 4-H members are boys
51% of 4-H members are girls

Grade Level of 4-H Members
33.9% (82,021) K-3
53.2% (128,536) Grades 4-6
8.8% (21,303) Grades 7-9
3.8% (9,147) Grades 10-12
0.2% (361) Post High School/Not in School
0.1% (260) Special

Adult and Teen Volunteers
Volunteers are the key to successful delivery of 4-H educational programs. Last year, 14,908 4-H volunteers assisted 4-H youth. There were 13,374 adult 4-H volunteers and 1,534 teen volunteer leaders.

4-H Project Enrollments
Total enrollment in 4-H projects was 316,323. Many 4-H members choose more than one 4-H project area.

Plants & Animals 50,377
applied biological sciences, production (beef, dairy, horse, sheep, swine, poultry, goats), pets (dogs, rabbits, other animals), crops, fruits, vegetables, ornamental horticulture, flower gardening

Science & Technology 25,708
biological sciences (animal, aquatic, food, marine, meat, plant, poultry, veterinary), technology, engineering, physical sciences

Environmental Education & Earth Sciences 36,158
environmental stewardship, geology, weather, soils, water, energy, forestry, wildlife and fisheries, range science, outdoor education, waste management

Personal Development & Leadership 12, 122
economics and business marketing, career exploration, critical thinking, introductory projects, leadership skills, leisure

Healthy Lifestyle Education 67,366
foods and nutrition, safety, chemical, physical, emotional and mental health

Consumer and Family Sciences 25,030
home environment, consumer education, clothing and textiles, family life education, parenting, child care and development

Communications & Expressive Arts 89,351
communication arts (speaking, radio, television, print), performing arts (clowning, dance, drama, music), visual arts (graphic arts, photography, video, crafts, drawing, sculpture)

Citizenship & Civic Education 10, 211
citizenship, cultural and global education, volunteerism, intergenerational education, understanding physical and mental limitations, service learning

About Our Statistics & For More Information
These statistics are from Florida 4-H's annual es-237 report for the Sept. 1, 1999 to August 31, 2000  program year. These numbers are compiled annually from county 4-H reports, which are based on 4-H enrollment. In Florida, county 4-H programs use a software program called Blue Ribbon to manage their enrollment. If you have questions about using Blue Ribbon software in Florida, please contact Nancy Johnson. If you would like more statistical information that is specific to a specific county 4-H program or project area, please contact Ami Neiberger (352)846-0996 ext. 237, aneiberger@mail.ifas.ufl.edu, or Nancy Johnson (352)846-0996 ext. 231, 4hlit@ifas.ufl.edu.