The Truth about Florida's "Declining" Population

The University of Florida regularly conducts studies regarding the population statistics and patterns in Florida. Through the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR), UF researchers have come to an important conclusion- that the so called “declining” population of our state has been intensely embellished. According to Stan Smith, director of the BEBR, recent news and media representation of the falling population numbers in Florida simply aren’t true.

 

In fact, the counties of Orange, Miami-Dade, and our own Hillsborough, are still flourishing with new residents regularly. Leading the state in terms of growth rates are Flagler, Sumter, and Osceola counties. Because of the state’s strong economy (compared to many other states in our region), much of which we can thank our thriving tourism for, Florida still maintains a healthy job market and brings in retirees and relocators daily.

 

Reports that our population growth has come to a solid standstill are untrue according to UF research. The truth is that our population continues to grow at a quite substantial rate, about 900 people per day. The total state population as of April of ’07 was 18,680,367- which we can confidently say has since grown without a doubt.

 

For more information on this study, visit www.bebr.ufl.edu

 

For information on fast-growing Hillsborough County, check out Tampa Bay, FL.