RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,035
Fastest growing, US cities · 2000
US cities ranked by population growth from the 1990 census to 2000. Superior, Colorado leads at +3490.0%. 6,035 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. North Carolina carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOPULATION GROWTHVS –
USUnited States281,421,906+14.8%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest population growth?
Superior, Colorado ranks #1 with +3490.0% (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by population growth?
Superior, Colorado, Murrieta, California, Clayton, Ohio, Riverside, Ohio, Toms River, New Jersey.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,035 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census data.
How is population growth measured?
Percent change in population from the prior decennial census. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.