Video by Orlando Economic Partnership
The years leading up to 2030 will be transformative for Orlando. The Orlando region will add 1,500 people per week to reach a population of 5.2 million people. Industry employment is projected to grow by 19 percent, a full 10 percentage points faster than the U.S. average, creating nearly 500,000 new jobs. The fastest growing industry will likely be home and healthcare services. An additional 135,400 students are projected to be enrolled by 2030 creating a demand of more than 29,000 new teachers.