It’s no secret that Marion County has something special to offer current and future residents. In addition to being the Horse Capital of the World, Marion County draws people in with its gorgeous scenery, abundant natural springs, economic opportunities, and more.
Marion County has been one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties for the last ten years, experiencing growth year-over-year. That said, the area experienced a significant population spike in 2019. According to an article recently published by the Ocala Gazette, “Between April 1, 2019, and April 1, 2020, Marion County added 7,714 people to reach 368,135 residents, according to population data compiled annually by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, or BEBR, at the University of Florida. That was a year-over-year growth rate of 2.14 percent. That was 14 percent higher than 2019, and the biggest annual jump in at least a decade.”
While it’s natural to assume some of this growth has come from Floridians having children, that’s not exactly the case. Rich Doty, a GIS coordinator and research demographer for BEBR, says this increase is largely due to an influx of new residents from outside the state.
A growing community has many benefits, as explained by Kevin Sheilley, president and CEO of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership:
“Growth means we can continue to fill the jobs we are creating in the marketplace, continue to see wages increase, and add additional and needed services – such as the ever-expanding healthcare systems. It means more customers and more opportunities.”
The entire Triple Crown Homes team is grateful to be part of such a thriving community and being able to serve Marion County and its residents with affordable homes.
Considering relocating to Marion County? Triple Crown Homes can help with that! Get in touch with our team to learn about our home building process and the communities we build in. You can also check out our available homes here. We can’t wait to hear from you!
