List of Florida Cities

List of Florida Cities by population, age - FloridaLists.com

This list of Florida cities reflects the state’s wide range of communities, each with its own history, size, and character. The state has 411 total municipalities, which include 267 cities, 123 towns, and 21 villages, in its 67 counties. 

In Florida, the terms city, town, and village are used interchangeably; there’s no legal difference between them. The designation is mostly based on local preference or historical reasons.

Largest Cities in Florida 

Florida’s biggest cities continue to grow rapidly, driven by tourism, technology, and lifestyle appeal. This list highlights the 10 largest cities in Florida by population, based on 2025 estimates:

  • Jacksonville: 1,008,485 (Duval County)
  • Miami: 464,655 (Miami-Dade County)
  • Tampa: 413,657 (Hillsborough County)
  • Orlando: 329,347 (Orange County)
  • Port St. Lucie: 270,491 (St. Lucie County)
  • St. Petersburg: 266,411 (Pinellas County)
  • Cape Coral: 243,810 (Lee County)
  • Hialeah: 220,561 (Miami-Dade County)
  • Tallahassee: 205,079 (Leon County)
  • Fort Lauderdale: 183,109 (Broward County)

Unique or Smallest Municipalities

Florida isn’t just home to big cities, some municipalities are tiny by population or size. Here are two notable examples:

  • Marineland: just 15 full-time residents, Florida’s least populated municipality (Flagler County)
  • Lazy Lake: Smallest land area at just 0.022 square miles (Broward County)

Newly Incorporated Cities

Florida occasionally adds new municipalities to the map.

  • Indiantown: Incorporated in 2017, it’s the newest official city in the state (Martin County)

Historical Cities

Florida’s rich past is reflected in its oldest cities, many of which date back to the 1800s, or earlier. These municipalities hold cultural, architectural, or political importance and often feature preserved downtowns, historic districts, or national landmarks.

  • St. Augustine – 1822 – St. Johns County: Oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the U.S.
  • Pensacola – 1822 – Escambia County: One of the earliest colonial settlements, with Spanish roots and military history.
  • Key West – 1828 – Monroe County: Known for its 19th-century conch architecture and naval heritage.
  • Apalachicola – 1831 – Franklin County: A former port city with preserved 1800s-era buildings and maritime history.
  • Tallahassee – 1824 – Leon County: Chosen as the state capital for its midpoint between Pensacola and St. Augustine.
  • Quincy – 1828 – Gadsden County: Noted for antebellum homes and its surprising Coca-Cola investment history.

These cities remain vital to Florida’s identity and attract visitors interested in its colonial, Civil War, and early American roots.

FAQs

How many cities are in Florida?

Florida has 411 municipalities, made up of 267 cities, 123 towns, and 21 villages.

What is Florida’s largest city by land area?

Jacksonville spans 874.3 square miles, making it the largest city by area in the state.

What’s the difference between a city and a town in Florida?

There’s no legal distinction, the terms are interchangeable.

What city was most recently incorporated?

Indiantown joined Florida’s list of cities in 2017.

Which city has the smallest population?

Marineland, with just 15 residents, holds that title.