<P> The Villages is a census - designated place ( CDP ) in Sumter County , Florida , United States . It shares its name with a broader master - planned age - restricted community that spreads into portions of Lake and Marion counties . The Villages consistently ranks as a very high growth area . The U.S. Census ranked The Villages as the fastest - growing U.S. city for the second year in a row ( during the 12 months ending in July 2014 ) ; As of April 2016 , the total population of The Villages reached 157,000 people , due to new areas stretching from Fruitland Park to South SR 44 . </P>
<P> The Villages is a census - designated place ( CDP ) in Sumter County , Florida , United States . It shares its name with a broader master - planned age - restricted community that spreads into portions of Lake and Marion counties . The Villages consistently ranks as a very high growth area . The U.S. Census ranked The Villages as the fastest - growing U.S. city for the second year in a row ( during the 12 months ending in July 2014 ) ; As of April 2016 , the total population of The Villages reached 157,000 people , due to new areas stretching from Fruitland Park to South SR 44 . </P>
what part of florida are the villages in
what part of florida are the villages in
Sumter County
Sumter County