Special Report

The Fastest Growing (and Shrinking) Cities

5. Greeley, CO
> 2010-2017 population change: +19.8% (from 254,182 to 304,633)
> 2010-2017 pop. change due to migration: +33,972
> Largest 12 month change: +10,390 (2016-2017)
> Median household income: $63,400

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4. Midland, TX
> 2010-2017 population change: +20.4% (from 141,788 to 170,675)
> 2010-2017 pop. change due to migration: +16,322
> Largest 12 month change: +7,190 (2011-2012)
> Median household income: $65,224

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3. Austin-Round Rock, TX
> 2010-2017 population change: +22.5% (from 1,727,495 to 2,115,827)
> 2010-2017 pop. change due to migration: +273,662
> Largest 12 month change: +59,774 (2015-2016)
> Median household income: $71,000

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2. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
> 2010-2017 population change: +22.6% (from 378,506 to 464,165)
> 2010-2017 pop. change due to migration: +87,194
> Largest 12 month change: +16,372 (2016-2017)
> Median household income: $46,787

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1. The Villages, FL
> 2010-2017 population change: +32.8% (from 94,279 to 125,165)
> 2010-2017 pop. change due to migration: +38,549
> Largest 12 month change: +5,392 (2013-2014)
> Median household income: $54,562

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