America: A Nation of Small Towns

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America: A Nation of Small Towns

America: A Nation of Small Towns

The 2020 Census currently underway will provide an official count of the U.S. population, but annual estimates offer an ongoing look at population trends between decennial counts.

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released its latest population estimates for cities and towns, and they reveal that most of the nation’s population live in incorporated places.

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For the first time, rankings for the fastest-growing cities and towns in each state are available at your fingertips through a data visualization below.

By clicking on a state, you can discover its fastest-growing cities and towns since April 1, 2010 (up to 15 cities and towns for larger states).

Fastest Growing City Data Visualization

Continue reading highlights of city and town population estimates. 

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