5 Fastest Growing Cities in Florida

2. Port St. Lucie 

Percentage Change in Population (2020-2022): 10.77%

Second on the list, Port St. Lucie is the 13th fastest-growing city in the US, and the second-fastest in Florida. It has a diverse and dynamic community, with 63.3% of the total residents being White, 18.3% being Black or African American, 2.2% being Asian, and 22.9% being Hispanic or Latino. Moreover, an impressive 90.7% of the city’s individuals aged 25 and above have completed high school, and 26.2% hold bachelor’s degrees or higher. Economy-wise, Port St. Lucie demonstrates a strong workforce participation rate, with 59.8% of the population aged 16 and above actively engaged in the civilian labor force. The city also enjoys a per capita retail sales figure of approximately $10,000, indicating a robust commercial landscape.