Osceola County

This county is home to Central Florida’s fastest-growing areas — including No. 3 city in nation

The City of Leesburg The downtown of the Central Florida's fastest-growing city. (Steven Ryzewski/Orlando Business Journal)

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Central Florida cities continue to increase their headcount, with one local city among the fastest-growing in the country.

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TheU.S. Census Bureaureleased its 2024 population estimates for cities and towns May 15 and most local areas saw year-over-year growth — especially those in Lake County.

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The third fastest-growing city in the country was Leesburg, which grew 18% from 2023 to 2024.

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