RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Fastest growing, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas ranked by population growth since the prior decennial census. Wildwood-The Villages, FL leads at +75.1%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Utah carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest population growth?
Wildwood-The Villages, FL ranks #1 with +75.1% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by population growth?
Wildwood-The Villages, FL, St. George, UT, Jefferson, GA, Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, Raleigh-Cary, NC.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).