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Fastest Growing Local Economy in Every State

Kansas: Greeley County
> Real GDP growth, 2015 to 2020: +100.0% (county); +5.3% (state)
> Fastest growing industry: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
> Unemployment rate, Feb. 2022: 1.0%
> Median household income: $53,750
> Largest place in county: Tribune

Kentucky: Scott County
> Real GDP growth, 2015 to 2020: +30.5% (county); +1.4% (state)
> Fastest growing industry: Manufacturing
> Unemployment rate, Feb. 2022: 3.0%
> Median household income: $71,750
> Largest place in county: Georgetown

Louisiana: St. James Parish
> Real GDP growth, 2015 to 2020: +43.8% (county); +-4.6% (state)
> Fastest growing industry: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
> Unemployment rate, Feb. 2022: 5.5%
> Median household income: $53,209
> Largest place in county: South Vacherie

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Maine: Waldo County
> Real GDP growth, 2015 to 2020: +16.8% (county); +8.0% (state)
> Fastest growing industry: Wholesale trade
> Unemployment rate, Feb. 2022: 4.8%
> Median household income: $58,034
> Largest place in county: Belfast

Maryland: Cecil County
> Real GDP growth, 2015 to 2020: +18.7% (county); +1.4% (state)
> Fastest growing industry: Transportation and warehousing
> Unemployment rate, Feb. 2022: 4.4%
> Median household income: $79,415
> Largest place in county: Elkton

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