Florida has been a hotspot for movers in recent years, bringing in millions of new residents during that time.

News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando reports that, according to the latest report by the Demographic Estimating Conference, that number is only expected to grow.

Last year, the state’s population managed to reach a staggering 23 million people, though the report forecasts that figure will even surpass 24 million by 2027.

Researchers predict that over the next 14 years, the population will swell to nearly 27 million. On average, that amounts to over 200,000 people per year — or roughly 650 new residents per day.

However, much of the expected growth will likely be frontloaded, with population increases beginning to slow down within the next few years.

The news comes after a

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