Demographics

Already with a population of 1.8 million, Metro Orlando is projected to be among the nation's fastest-growing regions throughout this decade. The median age of 36.2 is below the Florida median of 39.5.

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ORLANDO ranks 12th in the nation in terms of overall population growth (expected to grow 23.49% by 2015.
-Woods & Poole Economics - 2006 Profile

FLORIDA ranks 3rd in the U.S. for the number of black-owned businesses, with over 102,000 businesses generating $5.7 billion in revenues in 2002.
-U.S. Census Bureau Survey of Business Owners 2006

ORLANDO ranks 14th in the nation for total employment growth (expected to grow 2.5% annually through 2030)
-USA Today, March 10, 2005

ORLANDO ranks as the 6th most popular destination for those migrating out of large metros.
-Woods & Poole Economics, 2006 Profile

Each Week Metro Orlando Welcomes An Estimated:

• $756.6 million in retail sales
• 1,800 new adult residents
• 688,025 air travelers
• 695 residential building permits
• $760.8 million total buying income
• 65 new businesses establishing
• 960 new jobs
• 949,682 visitors

For more information on the region's demographics visit National Data Standard (NDS)

Demographic Detail Summary Reports:

• Orange County
• Seminole County
• Lake County
• Osceola County
• City of Orlando
• MSA