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Americans are moving all the time and for various reasons, from warmer climates and safety to saving some money. For those curious about where they're going, 24/7 Wall St. found the fastest-growing cities in the country. Researchers say these destinations have Here's how they determined their list:
"To determine the fastest growing large cities, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed population data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey one-year estimates. We listed all 20 metropolitan statistical areas with at least 15% population growth from 2016 to 2021. We added seasonally-adjusted December employment figures – used to calculate employment growth from 2016 to 2021 – from the Bureau of Labor Statistics."
One under-the-radar Colorado city made the list: Greeley! Located in Weld County, this spot is known for its sugar beet production. This makes it one of the nation's top producers of sugar. In another 24/7 Wall St. study, it was named one fo the happiest places in the U.S.
Researchers also provided some statistics on Greeley to back up its place on the list:
- 2016-2021 pop. growth: +15.3% (+45,104)
- 2021 population: 340,036 — #152 highest out of 381
- 2016 population: 294,932 — #162 highest out of 381
- 2016-2021 employment growth: 11.4% — #27 largest increase out of 231
- Dec 2021 unemployment rate: 4.9% — #291 lowest out of 381
- Dec 2016 unemployment rate: 2.9% — #18 lowest out of 381
Here are the Top 10 fastest-growing cities in America, according to the study:
- Jackson, Tennessee
- Manhattan, Kansas
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Longview, Texas
- Ames, Iowa
- Sumter, South Carolina
- Morristown, Tennessee
- Wausau-Weston, Wisconsin
- Gainesville, Florida
- Columbia, Missouri