Fastest growing, US metro areas · 2000
US metro areas ranked by population growth since the prior decennial census. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL leads at +136.3%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. The top 25 average +65.5%, against an all-metro areas median of +10.0%.
Flip the list · Fastest shrinking, US metro areas →UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest population growth?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ranks #1 with +136.3% (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by population growth?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, Edwards, CO, St. George, UT, Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, Pahrump, NV.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2000 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 (2000).