This is nothing new: The state’s warm weather, amenities that include world-class golf courses and beaches, and lack of income tax have long attracted newcomers, so Florida often leads the U.S. in population growth.
But recent data suggests that population growth may be slowing.
As demographers – social scientists who specialize in population change – we evaluated the current trends in the Sunshine State.
Property tax amendment on the ballot
Demographics have political implications, and at the moment, Florida’s government is relying on continued growth.
