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2018 Subcounty Population and Housing Unit Estimates

May 23, 2019

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Fastest-Growing Cities Primarily in the South and West

May 23, 2019

The South and West continue to have the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Press Release

Las ciudades de más crecimiento están en el sur y el oeste

May 23, 2019

Diez lugares superan la población de 50,000 según las nuevas estimaciones de la oficina del censo

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Table 1: The 15 Fastest-Growing Large Cities

The South and West continue to have the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Table 2: The 15 Cities With the Largest Numeric Increase

The South and West continue to have the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Table 3: The 15 Most Populous Cities

The South and West continue to have the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Table 4: Total Population Living in Cities and Towns by Population Size

The South and West continue to have the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Table 5: Average Annual Population Change, 2017–2018, by Population Size as of July 1, 2017

The South and West continue to have the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Table 6: Average Cumulative Population Change, 2010–2018, by Population Size as of July 1, 2010

The South and West continue to have the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

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Population Estimates

Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018

All Incorporated Places in the United States
All Minor Civil Divisions in the United States
Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 50,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2017 Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Cumulative Estimates of Resident Population Change for Incorporated Places of 50,000 or More in 2010, Ranked by Percent Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Annual Estimates of Resident Population Change for Incorporated Places of 50,000 or More in 2017, Ranked by Percent Change: July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018

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Annual Estimates of Housing Units for the United States, Regions, Divisions, States, and Counties: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Cumulative Estimates of Housing Unit Change for the United States and States, and State Rankings: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Estimates of Housing Unit Change for the United States and States, and State Rankings: July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018
Housing Unit Estimates for the 100 Fastest Growing Counties With 5,000 or More Housing Units: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Housing Unit Estimates for the 100 Fastest Growing Counties With 5,000 or More Housing Units: July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018

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The 15 Fastest-Growing Cities

May 23, 2019

By percent change between July 1, 2017 and July 1, 2018. Cities with a population of 50,000 or more.
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Housing Unit Percent Change by County 2017 to 2018

May 23, 2019

Where housing units are changing.
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Housing Unit Percent Change by County 2010 to 2018

May 23, 2019

Where housing units are changing.

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Methodology for State and County Total Housing Unit Estimates [<1.0 MB]
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2018 Population Estimates County and Metro Area News Release

Counties with the largest numeric growth are all located in the south and the west, with counties in Texas taking four out of the top 10 spots.
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