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Youngest Cities in Florida

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Youngest Cities — Florida

1 University CDP (Orange County) 20.4
2 Brent 25.1
3 Gainesville 26.5
4 University CDP (Hillsborough County) 27.5
5 Willow Oak 27.6
6 Tallahassee 28.0
7 Wimauma 29.3
8 Immokalee 30.0
9 Three Oaks 30.1
10 Naples Manor 30.1
11 Naranja 30.4
12 Indiantown 30.5
13 Mascotte 30.8
14 West Samoset 30.8
15 Loughman 30.9
16 Myrtle Grove 31.8
17 Goldenrod 31.8
18 Crestview 32.2
19 Homestead 32.3
20 Jan Phyl Village 32.5
21 Connerton 32.6
22 Arcadia 32.7
23 Florida City 32.8
24 Dundee 32.9
25 Oak Ridge 33.3
26 Port LaBelle 33.4
27 Tice 33.4
28 Pine Hills 33.4
29 Balm 33.5
30 Leisure City 33.5
31 Gibsonton 33.8
32 Inwood 33.8
33 Starke 33.8
34 Fuller Heights 33.9
35 Ruskin 34.0
36 Progress Village 34.0
37 Temple Terrace 34.0
38 Gladeview 34.2
39 DeFuniak Springs 34.2
40 Pembroke Park 34.3
41 Newberry 34.4
42 Quincy 34.4
43 Ocean City 34.4
44 Lynn Haven 34.5
45 Lehigh Acres 34.7
46 Azalea Park 34.7
47 Belle Glade 34.7
48 Perry 34.8
49 Westgate 34.8
50 Maitland 34.9
51 Palm River-Clair Mel 35.0
52 Orlando 35.1
53 East Lake-Orient Park 35.1
54 Four Corners 35.1
55 Clewiston 35.1
56 Ocoee 35.1
57 Princeton 35.1
58 Opa-locka 35.2
59 Golden Gate 35.4
60 South Apopka 35.5
61 Oakleaf Plantation 35.5
62 Lake Park 35.5
63 Tampa 35.6
64 Horizon West 35.6
65 Southeast Arcadia 35.7
66 Three Lakes 35.8
67 Memphis 35.8
68 Wright 35.8
69 Davenport 35.8
70 Union Park 35.8
71 West Park 35.9
72 Fish Hawk 36.0
73 Riverview 36.0
74 Bay Harbor Islands 36.0
75 Bartow 36.1
76 Marianna 36.1
77 Kissimmee 36.3
78 San Carlos Park 36.3
79 Jacksonville 36.4
80 Ferry Pass 36.4
81 Bithlo 36.4
82 Minneola 36.5
83 Lauderdale Lakes 36.6
84 Alafaya 36.6
85 St. Cloud 36.6
86 Lockhart 36.6
87 Lauderhill 36.7
88 Wesley Chapel 36.7
89 West Perrine 36.8
90 Sanford 36.8
91 Bellview 36.8
92 Kathleen 36.8
93 Altamonte Springs 36.8
94 Coral Springs 36.9
95 Pine Castle 36.9
96 Palatka 37.0
97 Callaway 37.1
98 North Lauderdale 37.1
99 High Springs 37.2
100 Davie 37.2

The youngest cities in Florida by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. University CDP (Orange County) has a median age of 20.4 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of University CDP (Orange County)'s population is under 20.4 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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