- According to the report, over the last five years, 30 metropolitan areas saw a population increase of more than 10%
- The one area that grew the most is The Villages, Florida, with a total population increase of 25.8%
- On the flipside, Farmington, New Mexico is one of the fastest shrinking cities in the U.S., with a 10% population drop
While we may think of places like New York or Los Angeles as the cities everyone dreams of living in, it seems they aren’t necessarily attracting the most folks. In fact, according to new census data, there are lots of other cities where people are flocking to, and you may be surprised to discover where people are going.
According to the report, over the last five years, 30 metropolitan areas saw a population increase of more than 10%, and the one area that grew the most is The Villages, Florida. In fact, the area’s population grew 25.8% in the last year. But it isn’t young people who are moving there. The Villages population increase can be attributed to retirees, with 70% of the population 55 and older.
Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities In The U.S.
- The Villages, Florida
- Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Midland, TX
- Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
- Greeley, CO
- Bend-Redmond, OR
- St. George, UT
- Odessa, TX
- Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
On the flipside, Farmington, New Mexico is one of the fastest shrinking cities in the U.S., which saw a 10% population drop, with poor economic conditions to blame for the flight.
Top Ten Shrinking Cities In The U.S.
- Farmington, NM
- Pine Bluff, AR
- Johnstown, PA
- Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ
- Danville, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Albany, GA
- Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
- Charleston, WV
- Beckley, WV
Source: 24/7 Wall Street