As of May 2025, Publix operates approximately 1,476 stores across the United States. The majority of these stores are located in Florida, which has about 922 stores, making up around 62% of all Publix locations. Publix stores are also present in seven other states: Georgia (227 stores), Alabama (96 stores), South Carolina (75 stores), North Carolina (63 stores), Tennessee (62 stores), Virginia (24 stores), and Kentucky (7 stores)
. Different sources report slightly varying totals, ranging from about 1,375 to 1,476 stores, but the most current and comprehensive figure is 1,476 stores as of early May 2025