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One Treasure Coast city has reached a significant milestone with regards to its population.
According to the U.S. Census, Port St. Lucie had the second fastest growth rate in the nation between 2020 and 2023, among metro areas with at least a half-million residents.
City leaders attribute the population growth to affordable home prices and safety. City Spokesman Scott Samples says almost 40,000 people have moved to Port St. Lucie in the last three years.