After years of accelerated population growth, Florida is officially the nation’s fastest-growing state in the country.
In 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, national moving companies ranked Florida as the number one relocation destination in the country. Now, Florida is the fastest-growing state in the nation for the first time since 1957.
As reported by the Census Bureau on Dec. 22, Florida’s population grew to 22,244,823 between 2021 and 2022—an increase of 1.9 percent—making it the fastest-growing state in the country. It’s a title that was held by Idaho for the previous five years in a row.
For the Young and the Old
The U.S. Social Security Offices ranked the Sunshine State as the best place in the nation for seniors to retire. Florida’s extensive system of state universities and community colleges also makes Florida a popular choice for younger people, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when other states suffered extensive prolonged lockdowns….