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Florida State Population, 1790-2000
Okaloosa County vs. Orange County
Source: IPUMS NHGIS; https://www.nhgis.org/
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“Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole County – grew by 2.4 percent to reach a population of just above 2.5 million people. That is four times the rate of growth of the United States, and the second-fastest growth rate of the 30 largest cities in America. Part of the reason Orlando has gained so many new residents from outside the region is thanks to Florida’s overall growth and popularity as nationwide demographics continue to shift from the Northeast south into Sun Belt states and west.”
“When World War II began, Miami played an important role in the battle against German submarines due to its location on the southern coast of Florida. The war helped to increase Miami's population to almost half a million. After Fidel Castro rose to power in 1959, many Cubans migrated to Miami, further increasing the population.”
“Florida’s population is expanding rapidly, and the underlying reasons make a lot of sense. Sure, the state will always draw people because of its warm weather, the abundance of activities, and altogether attractive lifestyle. But Florida’s low tax rates, favorable business regulatory environment, and healthy economy also drive its current boom. In fact, Florida is the largest recipient of out-of-state movers in the country. This trend should continue, especially if specific provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act remain in effect.”
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