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2030 census gives Floridians opportunity to fix costly 2020 miscount

In the 2020 census, officials say the organization undercounted Florida by 750,000 people. That cost the Sunshine State more than $11.4 billion.


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  • | 5:00 a.m. December 2, 2025
The 2030 census will help shape Florida through at least 2040.
The 2030 census will help shape Florida through at least 2040.
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Florida is growing faster than almost any other state. With a population of more than 23.4 million, communities are expanding, schools are filling and roadways are busier than ever. Accurate data about who lives in the state shapes planning, investment and the resources Florida receives from the federal government. Without a complete count, communities lose out on federal funding and opportunities to invest in residents and long-term growth. 

 

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