Florida is the fastest-growing state
December 24, 2022 - According to a report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday, Florida was the fastest-growing state from July 1, 2021, through July 1, 2022. Data shows the state’s population increased from 21,828,069 to 22,244,823, or 1.9%. Kristie Wilder, a demographer with Census Bureau, said this was the first year Florida held the largest population percent increase since 1957. The influx of new residents exacerbated the ongoing local affordable housing crisis.