The Villages are located in Sumter County, Florida. The area is a residential development that began in the early 60’s. The residential homes have a few guidelines one being that at least one resident must be 55 years of age or older. The aim was to create a strictly adult area, geared to retirees. The population in early 2000 was just over 8000 people. This number increases in the winter months when tourists move into the area on time... Learn more about The Villages