Methodology and Sources
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Metric definition:
One-year population growth percentage (%).

Ranking logic:
Higher values rank higher.

Methodology extracted from article:
Methodology The ranking uses the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 Population Estimates table for the 15 fastest-growing cities and towns with populations of 20,000 or more. The population threshold is based on the July 1, 2024 population estimate. The growth value is the Census-reported percent increase from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025. Indicator One-year population growth percentage for incorporated places and towns with at least 20,000 residents in the July 1, 2024 estimate. Ranking logic Rows are ranked in descending order by percent increase. Larger percentage growth ranks higher. Snapshot The page is a 2026 snapshot based on Census Vintage 2025 estimates released on May 14, 2026. Source Single official source: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 Population Estimates, city and town population estimates. The table keeps the Census-reported percentage values to one decimal place. The 2025 total population values are included as notes to help readers understand the population base behind each percentage. The ranking does not measure housing affordability, economic growth, migration alone, housing permits, school enrollment, infrastructure capacity or quality of life. The main limitation is that percentage growth can favor smaller places. A midsized city can rank near the top with a smaller absolute number of added residents, while a large city can add many more residents but show a lower growth rate. Year-to-year comparisons should stay within the same Census vintage because each new vintage revises the full estimate series. Next: Ranking Table → Back to chart ↑

Sources extracted from article:
Sources U.S. Census Bureau — Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown Official Census Bureau release published May 14, 2026. Used for Table 3, the 15 fastest-growing cities and towns with populations of 20,000 or more from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025. https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/vintage-2025-city-town-pop-estimates.html U.S. Census Bureau — City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2025 Official Census Bureau data page for Vintage 2025 city and town population estimate tables, including annual change tables and incorporated-place population files. https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html U.S. Census Bureau — Population Estimates Program Official program page for Census population estimates, methodology context and release structure. Used to explain why same-vintage comparisons are required. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest.html Back to overview ↑ Back to table ↑

Limitations:
The dataset is generated from the published StatRanker article table. It inherits the limitations of the original source, metric definition, reporting period, rounding and coverage. The values should not be interpreted outside the stated unit and methodology.
