- December 15, 2025
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The third most-populous state in the country — Florida — also is one of the fastest growing, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report.
Of the nation's 20 fastest-growing metros, Florida has six of them -- more than any other state. The national leader is The Villages, which grew its population by 5.4% between 2013 and 2014, to 114,350 people.
Cape Coral is the sixth-fastest growth region in the nation, tied with Bend, Ore., at 2.7% growth. Naples wasn't far behind with 2.5% growth, to 348,777 people.