Most Populated Cities in Florida
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Florida based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Jacksonville leads the ranking with a value of 961,739 and a population of 961,739.
The top three cities are Jacksonville (961,739), Miami (446,663), and Tampa (393,389). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Florida.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jacksonville | 961,739 | 961,739 |
| #2 | Miami | 446,663 | 446,663 |
| #3 | Tampa | 393,389 | 393,389 |
| #4 | Orlando | 311,732 | 311,732 |
| #5 | St. Petersburg | 260,646 | 260,646 |
| #6 | Hialeah | 221,901 | 221,901 |
| #7 | Port St. Lucie | 220,453 | 220,453 |
| #8 | Cape Coral | 206,387 | 206,387 |
| #9 | Tallahassee | 199,696 | 199,696 |
| #10 | Fort Lauderdale | 183,032 | 183,032 |
| #11 | Pembroke Pines | 170,557 | 170,557 |
| #12 | Hollywood | 152,935 | 152,935 |
| #13 | Gainesville | 143,611 | 143,611 |
| #14 | Miramar | 135,986 | 135,986 |
| #15 | Coral Springs | 133,962 | 133,962 |
| #16 | Lehigh Acres | 127,391 | 127,391 |
| #17 | Palm Bay | 125,273 | 125,273 |
| #18 | West Palm Beach | 119,508 | 119,508 |
| #19 | Spring Hill | 118,814 | 118,814 |
| #20 | Clearwater | 117,075 | 117,075 |
| #21 | Lakeland | 117,030 | 117,030 |
| #22 | Brandon | 116,365 | 116,365 |
| #23 | Pompano Beach | 112,212 | 112,212 |
| #24 | Miami Gardens | 111,264 | 111,264 |
| #25 | Riverview | 107,776 | 107,776 |
| #26 | Davie | 106,412 | 106,412 |
| #27 | Boca Raton | 98,833 | 98,833 |
| #28 | Sunrise | 96,633 | 96,633 |
| #29 | Deltona | 95,682 | 95,682 |
| #30 | Palm Coast | 94,362 | 94,362 |
| #31 | Fort Myers | 91,730 | 91,730 |
| #32 | Alafaya | 90,874 | 90,874 |
| #33 | Deerfield Beach | 86,742 | 86,742 |
| #34 | Town 'n' Country | 86,544 | 86,544 |
| #35 | Melbourne | 85,718 | 85,718 |
| #36 | Largo | 82,506 | 82,506 |
| #37 | Pine Hills | 82,264 | 82,264 |
| #38 | The Villages | 82,108 | 82,108 |
| #39 | Miami Beach | 81,319 | 81,319 |
| #40 | Homestead | 80,725 | 80,725 |
| #41 | Boynton Beach | 80,601 | 80,601 |
| #42 | North Port | 80,512 | 80,512 |
| #43 | Kissimmee | 79,504 | 79,504 |
| #44 | Kendall | 78,527 | 78,527 |
| #45 | Doral | 76,490 | 76,490 |
| #46 | Daytona Beach | 75,924 | 75,924 |
| #47 | Lauderhill | 73,961 | 73,961 |
| #48 | Wesley Chapel | 71,965 | 71,965 |
| #49 | Tamarac | 71,887 | 71,887 |
| #50 | Poinciana | 71,665 | 71,665 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Florida?
Jacksonville ranks #1 for most populated cities in Florida with a value of 961,739 and a population of 961,739.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Florida?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Florida. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Florida compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Florida's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.