Special Report

The Fastest Growing (and Shrinking) Cities

The Fastest Growing Cities

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25. Odessa, TX
> 2010-2017 population change: +14.6% (from 137,079 to 157,087)
> 2010-2017 pop. change due to migration: +7,828
> Largest 12 month change: +5,269 (2014-2015)
> Median household income: $53,254

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24. Bismarck, ND
> 2010-2017 population change: +14.7% (from 115,253 to 132,142)
> 2010-2017 pop. change due to migration: +11,244
> Largest 12 month change: +3,652 (2012-2013)
> Median household income: $65,527

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23. Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC
> 2010-2017 population change: +14.7% (from 187,776 to 215,302)
> 2010-2017 pop. change due to migration: +22,932
> Largest 12 month change: +5,506 (2014-2015)
> Median household income: $63,756

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22. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
> 2010-2017 population change: +14.7% (from 6,451,833 to 7,399,662)
> 2010-2017 pop. change due to migration: +555,586
> Largest 12 month change: +152,393 (2015-2016)
> Median household income: $63,812

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21. Auburn-Opelika, AL
> 2010-2017 population change: +14.8% (from 140,806 to 161,604)
> 2010-2017 pop. change due to migration: +15,188
> Largest 12 month change: +4,201 (2011-2012)
> Median household income: $48,056

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