Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau highlight the rapid population growth in metropolitan areas across Florida.Ocala has experienced the highest population growth among metropolitan areas from 2024 to 2025, up 3.4%. According to the Census Bureau, metropolitan statistical areas are defined as regions that include at least one urban area with a population of 50,000 or more.Two additional Florida cities ranked in the nation’s top 10 for population growth: Lakeland-Winter Haven and Punta Gorda.Lakeland-Winter Haven saw a 2.74% increase, while Punta Gorda saw 2.74% increase. The Orlando-Kissimee-Sanford area has seen a 1.29% increase. Related
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Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau highlight the rapid population growth in metropolitan areas across Florida.
Ocala has experienced the highest population growth among metropolitan areas from 2024 to 2025, up 3.4%.
According to the Census Bureau, metropolitan statistical areas are defined as regions that include at least one urban area with a population of 50,000 or more.
Two additional Florida cities ranked in the nation’s top 10 for population growth: Lakeland-Winter Haven and Punta Gorda.
Lakeland-Winter Haven saw a 2.74% increase, while Punta Gorda saw 2.74% increase.
The Orlando-Kissimee-Sanford area has seen a 1.29% increase.
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