The U.S. population has grown by 3.7% over the past five years. While this is historically a relatively slow growth, some urban areas have experienced explosive growth over the same period.
24/7 Wall St. reviewed five-year population change in the nation’s 382 metro areas to determine the fastest growing city in each state. The Villages, Florida grew more than any other city, with a population increase of 25.8% over the past five years.
Coming in at #22 is the city we all know and love!
22. GRAND RAPIDS-WYOMING, MICHIGAN
Population (2016): 1,047,099
Population chg. (2011-2016): +5.1% (MI: +0.5%)
Jobs added (2011-2016): 73,400 (+15.7%)
Unemployment: 3.4% (MI: 5.3%)
Largest driver of growth: Natural change