Florida Third Largest State by 2030
The American Census bureau have projected that Florida will be the third most populated state by 2030 if growth rates continue at current levels. An influx of 11 million residents will swell the states population from 17 million to 28 million, surpassing New York. The elderly will make up 27.1% of the population and will be responsible for 40% of the growth.
The relocation of these baby boomers reflects a nationwide move from the North and Midwest into the South and West. The figures project the overall population in the North and Midwest decreasing over the same period by 7%. Within Florida itself, latest figures have shown that the population has grown by 9.6% overall in the last 4 years. Flagler County has grown the most quickly, followed closely by Osceola which has experienced a growth of 30.9% in 4 years. This level of growth will provide unique challenges to the State interms of accommodating the new residents and ensuring they have appropriate services and facitlites. The face of Florida may well have to change over the coming years.
Posted on 29 April 2005
