Six cities in South Florida saw population increases in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
But the cities are not among the fastest growing in Florida.
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Here’s what to know about what the Census found from July 2022 to July 2023:
South Florida cities with population gains in 2023
New condos and housing communities added up to population gains in these Miami-Dade and Broward cities:
Miami: 1.3% to 455,924
Hollywood: 0.8% to 153,859
Miramar: 0.8% to 138,319
Pembroke Pines: 0.7% to 171,119
Fort Lauderdale: 0.6% to 184,255
Hialeah: 0.5% to 221,300
Top-growing cities in Florida
Here are the two Florida cities made the cut for the 15 fastest-growing in the U.S with population of at least 20,000:
▪ Haines City: In the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area of Polk County, ranked seventh among the fast-growing cities with populations of 20,000 or more between July 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023. The city had an 10.8% jump in population for a total of 37,272.
▪ Leesburg: In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area of Lake County, ranked 14th. The city has an 8.7% jump in population for a total of 31,721.
Source Agencies