WRE News: Florida’s Population Surges, Outpacing National Growth Trends in 2023

Miami, FL – December 24, 2023 – Florida’s population surged by 365,205 in the year ending July 1, 2023, marking a 1.6% growth rate, with only South Carolina outpacing it on a percentage basis, according to newly released Census estimates. Impressively, Florida’s population now exceeds New York’s by 3 million, and this gap continued to widen in 2023, according to recently released Census estimates. Texas, however, led in numeric growth, adding 473,453 residents during the same period. These findings underscore Florida’s ongoing appeal as a destination for new residents, shaping its demographic landscape in comparison to other populous states.