America's Top 10 Small Towns with Rapid Growth

Based on the latest census data, we are able to identify meaningful changes that have occurred within the past ten years according to the U.S. population. The United States population grew an astounding 20 million people, a 7% increase from 2010 to 2020. During this steady growth, more than four out of every five metropolitan areas grew in population, in addition to America’s most highly populated areas. These highly populated areas would include Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and San Antonio, all of which reported more than 10% increase in population. 

However, it is no surprise that major cities are growing, what is really interesting to look at are the small towns across the countries growing as well. This population change is primarily a result of two major factors: migration and natural change. Migration refers to the change of people moving to and from an area, while natural change is the number of births less the number of deaths. 

This article uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau Population and Housing Unit Estimates Program. By using this data, this article will be able to identify the top fastest growing towns throughout the United States. The only eligible towns on this list had to have populations between 1,000 and 25,000 as of July 1st, 2010. 

1. Fulshear had an astounding +1,264.6% increase from 2010 to 2020, with a total population of 17,136 people as of 2020. 
2. Their median household income was $162,826, with 33.8% of households earning over $200,000 annually. 
3. Finally, the five year average unemployment rate for 2020 was 5.4%. 

1. Watford had an impressive 336.0% increase from 2010 to 2020, with a total population of 7,944 people as of 2020. 
2. Their median household income was $75,000, with 7% of households earning over $200,000 annually. 
3. Finally, the five year average unemployment rate for 2020 was 1.5%. 

1. Iowa Colony saw a significant +329.5% increase from 2010 to 2020, with a total population of 4,888 people as of 2020. 
2. Their median household income was $95,144, with 15.5% of households earning over $200,000 annually. 
3. Finally, the five year average unemployment rate for 2020 was 7%. 

1. Manor had a +218.5% increase from 2010 to 2020, with a total population of 15,767 people as of 2020. 
2. Their median household income was $87,500, with 2.5% of households earning over $200,000 annually. 
3. Finally, the five year average unemployment rate for 2020 was 3.1%. 

1. Thompson Station jumped 216.2% from 2010 to 2020, with a total population of 6,973 people as of 2020. 
2. Their median household income was $95,286, with 15.2% of households earning over $200,000 annually. 
3. Finally, the five year average unemployment rate for 2020 was 5.3%. 

1. Celina saw a positive increase of +215.0% from 2010 to 2020, with a total population of 20,114 people as of 2020. 
2. Their median household income was $114,807, with 17.2% of households earning over $200,000 annually. 
3. Finally, the five year average unemployment rate for 2020 was an astounding 0.1%. 

1. Whitestown had an astounding +205.2% increase from 2010 to 2020, with a total population of 9,586 people as of 2020. 
2. Their median household income was $96,024, with 4.9% of households earning over $200,000 annually. 
3. Finally, the five year average unemployment rate for 2020 was 2.8%. 

1. Dripping Springs saw a respectable +198.2% increase from 2010 to 2020, with a total population of 6,587 people as of 2020. 
2. Their median household income was $87,646, with 16.5% of households earning over $200,000 annually. 
3. Finally, the five year average unemployment rate for 2020 was 3.0%.

1. Cave Springs saw a +189.9% increase from 2010 to 2020, with a total population of 5,737 people as of 2020. 
2. Their median household income was $133,981, with 24.2% of households earning over $200,000 annually. 
3. Finally, the five year average unemployment rate for 2020 was 1.0%.

1. Melissa had an impressive +184.7% increase from 2010 to 2020, with a total population of 13,793 people as of 2020. 
2. Their median household income was $117,750, with 10.3% of households earning over $200,000 annually. 
3. Finally, the five year average unemployment rate for 2020 was 4.7%.

Overall, it may come as no surprise that a majority of the towns on this list are in the South. These towns have had a positive net migration rate over the past decade, primarily due to the positive job markets. If you are currently looking to move to one of the trending small towns, any of the towns on this list will suffice. 

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