What Are The Fastest Growing Counties In Tampa Bay

Author Keith Connors

May 24th, 2023 4:00 AM

What are the fastest growing counties in Tampa Bay? According to the Census Bureau’s county population data, Polk County and Hillsborough County in Tampa Bay are among the nation’s fastest-growing areas. From July 2021 to July 2022, Polk County added 32,225 new residents, making it the fifth-fastest-growing county in the country. Hillsborough County, on the other hand, welcomed 28,846 new residents, securing its position as the eighth-fastest-growing county.

We’re growing like a weed. The U.S. Census Bureau has released its latest data on population trends, revealing that Tampa Bay continues to be a highly sought-after location. While the influx of residents has started to stabilize in the region’s cities, the area remains one of the most popular in recent years. Why is that? Steady growth and Popularity.

Last year, Florida ranked first in population growth across the United States, with an average of 1,218 new residents settling in the state daily. Recent data from the IRS supports this trend, as nearly 800,000 tax filers have relocated to the Sunshine State in recent years. Additionally, between 2020 and 2021, Florida experienced a net gain of 257,487 people, further establishing its appeal among individuals and families.

No, it’s not happening everywhere. So, we know where they’re all coming from. While Tampa Bay thrived, some areas experienced population declines. New York City, for instance, lost 123,104 residents from 2021 to 2022. However, this decline was significantly less, around 60%, than the city’s population loss of 305,465 during the previous year (2020-2021). This suggests a slowing down of the population decrease in the city. So, New York stinks less this year than last? What are the fastest growing areas near you? It’s hard being popular. As our region flourishes, it remains an excellent choice for those seeking a thriving community in which to live, work, and play. TBBJ

13 Songs That Made Morgan Wallen ACM A Star

As Morgan Wallen celebrates his 30th birthday today (5/13), he just shared with his fans that he has re-scheduled 10 out of the 16 tour dates that he postponed early this week. Morgan posted the news on his Instagram to the delight of his bid fan base.

While he wasn’t in attendance at the ACM Awards earlier this week (5/11), Wallen did win the Male Artist of the Year honor given out by ACM co-host Garth Brooks.

Earlier this year, in March, Morgan revealed he is single. He said in a recent interview, “I had a girlfriend for a while. Not recently. That was the last one I had. I don’t have anybody right now. It’s kind of hard. Just how busy I’ve been. I got a son; an album, a tour; I’ve got all these things I do.”

He added, “It’s really hard for me to make time for that. I want to, though. I think I’m coming up on my ‘settle down phase.’ We’ll see. I’m not in a hurry.”

As Walen celebrates his big day working on improving his voice during his doctor-mandated vocal rest, we pause to look at 13 of his best songs.

RELATED: Kenny Chesney Steps In For Morgan Wallen At Two Festivals

13. “The Way I Talk” (2016)
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His very first single. A memorable lyric to the song, "Man, it ain't my fault, I just live the way I talk."
12. “Chasin’ You” (2019)
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"Chasin' You" became Wallen's third consecutive Number One hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The "Chasin' You (Dream Video)" was filmed in black and white and showed Wallen driving around Nashville, Tennessee, in a convertible.
11. “Wasted on You” (2022)
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This song made history as it debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts for the week ending January 23, 2021, along with the album tracks "Somebody's Problem," "Warning," and "Sand in My Boots" and the singles "7 Summers" and "More Than My Hometown." In doing so, Wallen became the first artist ever to chart six songs within the top 10 of Hot Country Songs at the same time.
10. “This Bar” (2019)
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Morgan said, "Wrote this song with my buddies about some moments and times in my life that have made me who I am today. Some good, some bad, but all of them I can look back on and grin a little."
9. “Somebody’s Problem” (2020)
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This song's narrative is all about a budding new relationship; one ends and another begins. In the lyrics, Wallen thinks how a woman who is too good to be true could have slipped through an ex's fingers and guessed she is somebody else’s problem.
8. “Don’t Think Jesus” (2022)
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Morgan said that even though he didn't write this song, it brought him to tears upon first hearing it, and he said it is of his most personal songs.
7. “Still Goin’ Down” (2020)
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Wallen described the song as all about growing up in the country; it truly is a love song to the town that raised him. The song is an anthem that pays tribute to all the small-town Friday nights and beer drinking around the bonfire.
6. “Up Down” (featuring Florida Georgia Line) (2017)
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A fun party song with Florida Georgia Line. The video features Wallen and both members of Florida Georgia Line partying on a beach and in concert.
5. “More Than My Hometown” (2020)
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An ode to his hometown, the photograph used as the cover image for the single, was taken looking southbound on Tennessee Highway 70 just north of Kyles Ford, Tennessee. One of the towns listed on the highway sign in the photo, Sneedville, is Morgan’s actual hometown.
4. “Whiskey Glasses” (2018)
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A big hit for Wallen, this song reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated June 8, 2019, after topping the Hot Country Songs chart. The song was certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA in May of 2020.
3. “Flower Shops” (Ernest featuring Morgan Wallen) (2021)
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This touching ballad's chorus sings, "Mister, I'll take your roses / If you cut off the thorns, she can't take no more / I'll buy violets and daisies to hide all the crazy, it's gonna take all you've got / Aw, it's a bad day for love, but a good day for flower shops."
2. “7 Summers” (2020)
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This story song was the perfect vibe for the time. When this smash was released, the song broke the single-day Apple Music streaming record for a country song and debuted at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
1. “Sand in My Boots” (2021)
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This touching song is a nostalgic ballad about lost love, describes a worn-out cowboy, weathering lost love and fading memories of drinking with that girl who could've been the one. It became Wallen's fifth number one song in February of 2022.
13. “The Way I Talk” (2016)
Share
His very first single. A memorable lyric to the song, "Man, it ain't my fault, I just live the way I talk."
12. “Chasin’ You” (2019)
Share
"Chasin' You" became Wallen's third consecutive Number One hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The "Chasin' You (Dream Video)" was filmed in black and white and showed Wallen driving around Nashville, Tennessee, in a convertible.
11. “Wasted on You” (2022)
Share
This song made history as it debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts for the week ending January 23, 2021, along with the album tracks "Somebody's Problem," "Warning," and "Sand in My Boots" and the singles "7 Summers" and "More Than My Hometown." In doing so, Wallen became the first artist ever to chart six songs within the top 10 of Hot Country Songs at the same time.
10. “This Bar” (2019)
Share
Morgan said, "Wrote this song with my buddies about some moments and times in my life that have made me who I am today. Some good, some bad, but all of them I can look back on and grin a little."
9. “Somebody’s Problem” (2020)
Share
This song's narrative is all about a budding new relationship; one ends and another begins. In the lyrics, Wallen thinks how a woman who is too good to be true could have slipped through an ex's fingers and guessed she is somebody else’s problem.
8. “Don’t Think Jesus” (2022)
Share
Morgan said that even though he didn't write this song, it brought him to tears upon first hearing it, and he said it is of his most personal songs.
7. “Still Goin’ Down” (2020)
Share
Wallen described the song as all about growing up in the country; it truly is a love song to the town that raised him. The song is an anthem that pays tribute to all the small-town Friday nights and beer drinking around the bonfire.
6. “Up Down” (featuring Florida Georgia Line) (2017)
Share
A fun party song with Florida Georgia Line. The video features Wallen and both members of Florida Georgia Line partying on a beach and in concert.
5. “More Than My Hometown” (2020)
Share
An ode to his hometown, the photograph used as the cover image for the single, was taken looking southbound on Tennessee Highway 70 just north of Kyles Ford, Tennessee. One of the towns listed on the highway sign in the photo, Sneedville, is Morgan’s actual hometown.
4. “Whiskey Glasses” (2018)
Share
A big hit for Wallen, this song reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated June 8, 2019, after topping the Hot Country Songs chart. The song was certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA in May of 2020.
3. “Flower Shops” (Ernest featuring Morgan Wallen) (2021)
Share
This touching ballad's chorus sings, "Mister, I'll take your roses / If you cut off the thorns, she can't take no more / I'll buy violets and daisies to hide all the crazy, it's gonna take all you've got / Aw, it's a bad day for love, but a good day for flower shops."
2. “7 Summers” (2020)
Share
This story song was the perfect vibe for the time. When this smash was released, the song broke the single-day Apple Music streaming record for a country song and debuted at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
1. “Sand in My Boots” (2021)
Share
This touching song is a nostalgic ballad about lost love, describes a worn-out cowboy, weathering lost love and fading memories of drinking with that girl who could've been the one. It became Wallen's fifth number one song in February of 2022.

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What Are The Fastest Growing Counties In Tampa Bay

13 Songs That Made Morgan Wallen ACM A Star

13. “The Way I Talk” (2016)

12. “Chasin’ You” (2019)

11. “Wasted on You” (2022)

10. “This Bar” (2019)

9. “Somebody’s Problem” (2020)

8. “Don’t Think Jesus” (2022)

7. “Still Goin’ Down” (2020)

6. “Up Down” (featuring Florida Georgia Line) (2017)

5. “More Than My Hometown” (2020)

4. “Whiskey Glasses” (2018)

3. “Flower Shops” (Ernest featuring Morgan Wallen) (2021)

2. “7 Summers” (2020)

1. “Sand in My Boots” (2021)