A state panel has decided to postpone revisions to Florida’s population projections due to the potential impact of new federal and state immigration policies.
The Demographic Estimating Conference, which analyzes and forecasts population trends, determined that these policy changes could significantly affect the state’s population growth.
The conference acknowledged that the immigration policy shifts are still in their early stages, making it difficult to accurately model their impact.
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“No data is currently available to model the magnitude of the likely impacts, nor their duration and timing,” the panel stated in an executive summary.
Last year, the conference projected Florida’s population to reach approximately 23.33 million in 2025, 24.77 million in 2030, and 25.91 million in 2035. However, these projections may now be revised downward due to the anticipated effects of stricter immigration policies.
The decision to postpone revisions reflects the uncertainty surrounding the long-term effects of these policy changes. The panel will continue to monitor the situation and incorporate new data as it becomes available to ensure accurate population projections for the state.
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