Florida’s population grew by 365,205 over 12 months ending in 2023, according to newly released Census estimates.

The growth rate for Florida in 2023 was 1.6%. Only South Carolina grew faster on a percentage basis.

On a numeric basis, Texas was the only state that added more residents, with 473,453 people added.

Florida now has 3 million more residents than New York – and that lead continued to grow this year.

The estimates cover the year ending on July 1, 2023.

Source: Census/NextMiami