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What are Florida's 10 Largest Metropolitan Areas?

Discover the largest regions of Florida by population size.

When researching potential areas of Florida to move to, knowing and understanding the population of each region may be an important factor to consider. If you're seeking a more relaxed retirement lifestyle with less traffic in general, popular small cities include Sarasota, Venice, Fort Myers and Pensacola on Florida's west coast. If you're younger and seeking a larger metropolitan area offering more employment opportunities, professional sports teams and nightlife, the regions of Tampa Bay, Orlando, Jacksonville or Miami are strong options to consider.

To view the fastest growing cities in Florida that people moved to in 2024, be sure check out our Top Growth Cities in Florida page.

Largest Florida Metropolitan Areas

  1. Miami - Fort Lauderdale - West Palm Beach
    6,183,199
  2. Tampa - St. Petersburg - Clearwater
    3,342,963
  3. Orlando - Kissimmee - Sanford
    2,817,933
  4. Jacksonville
    1,713,240
  5. North Port - Sarasota - Bradenton
    910,108
  6. Cape Coral – Fort Myers
    834,573
  7. Lakeland – Winter Haven
    818,330
  8. Deltona – Daytona Beach – Ormond Beach
    721,796
  9. Palm Bay - Melbourne - Titusville
    643,979
  10. Port St. Lucie
    536,901
Source: Wikipedia, 2023

Map of Florida's 10 Largest Regions by Population

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