Downtown Miami – Courtesy: Felix Mizioznikov – Shutterstock
Miami isn’t the biggest city in the Sunshine State, despite being the best destination for those seeking a fun nightlife or a beach vacation, according to recent data.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 population estimates show that Jacksonville has more than 500,000 more people than The Magic City, making it the most populous city in Florida.
According to census data, Miami had 487,014 residents, whereas Jacksonville had 1,009,833 people.
Overtaking Tampa, which was named the most tranquil city in the United States, Miami is the second most populous city in Florida.
Hialeah and Fort Lauderdale, two more South Florida cities, were listed among Florida’s ten most populous cities.
Following Jacksonville and Miami, the following table lists the next seven biggest cities in the Sunshine State:
City – Population
Tampa: 414,547
Orlando: 334,854
St. Petersburg: 267,102
Port St. Lucie: 258,575
Hialeah: 235,388
Cape Coral: 233,025
Fort Lauderdale: 190,641
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Melissa’s career in writing started more than 20 years ago. Today, she lives in South Florida with her husband and two boys.
