2025 TAKEAWAYS
In-migration of individuals supports innovative industries by bringing in diverse and in-demand skill sets. Employers view population growth as positive because it means the labor pool is expanding. Along with population growth, however, comes the demand for increased government services, including social services, transportation and other infrastructure needs.
For the third consecutive year, the region led the competitive set in Net Migration, though the growth rate slowed from 2.80% in the 2024 report to 2.20%. The in-migration rate of young adults (ages 25-34) also decreased slightly from 9.73% to 9.68%, placing Tampa Bay 7th in this category for the 2025 report.