Fastest growing, US cities
US cities ranked by population growth since the prior decennial census. Vineyard, Utah leads at +8923.7%. 6,642 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Fastest shrinking, US cities →UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest population growth?
Vineyard, Utah ranks #1 with +8923.7% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by population growth?
Vineyard, Utah, Belle Mead, New Jersey, Fulshear, Texas, Blackwells Mills, New Jersey, Woodbridge, Virginia.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,642 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is population growth measured?
Percent change in population from the prior decennial census. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).