Florida is the third most populous state in the United States, behind only California and Texas. The following is a list of the top 10 largest cities in Florida by population. Let’s read.
Top 10 largest cities in Florida by population
| Population Rank | City | Population (2025 estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | 1,017,689 |
| 2 | Miami | 489,812 |
| 3 | Tampa | 413,554 |
| 4 | Orlando | 333,888 |
| 5 | Port St. Lucie | 268,062 |
| 6 | St. Petersburg | 264,033 |
| 7 | Cape Coral | 236,264 |
| 8 | Hialeah | 230,968 |
| 9 | Tallahassee | 204,902 |
| 10 | Fort Lauderdale | 188,677 |
(Also read: Top 10 largest cities in California by population)
Key points
- Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, with a population of around 1.02 million (2025 estimate).
- Miami is the second most populous city in Florida. It is the principal city of the Miami metropolitan area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country.
- Miami is known for its warm climate, beaches, and impressive skyline.
- Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, is the ninth most populous city in the state.
- Miami is the largest city in South Florida.
