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The Fastest Growing City in Each State
![24/7 Wall St. reviewed U.S. Census Bureau data on 382 metro areas from 2010 to 2018 to identify the fastest growing city in each state.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/gettyimages-946583362.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
24/7 Wall St. reviewed U.S. Census Bureau data on 382 metro areas from 2010 to 2018 to identify the fastest growing city in each state.
Art Wager / Getty Images![Alabama: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 19.1% (state: 2.1%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.1% (state: 3.7%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 23.8% (state: 6.8%) • Median household income: $55,342 (state: $48,123)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry1-0nx.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Alabama: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 19.1% (state: 2.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.1% (state: 3.7%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 23.8% (state: 6.8%)
• Median household income: $55,342 (state: $48,123)
George Dodd / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 19.1% (state: 2.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.1% (state: 3.7%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 23.8% (state: 6.8%)
• Median household income: $55,342 (state: $48,123)
![Alaska: Anchorage • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 4.2% (state: 3.3%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.8% (state: 6.5%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 2.4% (state: 1.7%) • Median household income: $76,871 (state: $73,181)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry2-htw.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Alaska: Anchorage
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 4.2% (state: 3.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.8% (state: 6.5%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 2.4% (state: 1.7%)
• Median household income: $76,871 (state: $73,181)
Yenwen / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 4.2% (state: 3.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.8% (state: 6.5%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 2.4% (state: 1.7%)
• Median household income: $76,871 (state: $73,181)
![Arizona: Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.6% (state: 11.9%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.3% (state: 5.1%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 20.1% (state: 16.6%) • Median household income: $61,506 (state: $56,581)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry3-4ig.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Arizona: Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.6% (state: 11.9%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.3% (state: 5.1%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 20.1% (state: 16.6%)
• Median household income: $61,506 (state: $56,581)
Melikamp / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.6% (state: 11.9%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.3% (state: 5.1%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 20.1% (state: 16.6%)
• Median household income: $61,506 (state: $56,581)
![Arkansas: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 18.0% (state: 3.1%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.8% (state: 3.8%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 22.3% (state: 5.9%) • Median household income: $56,038 (state: $45,869)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry4-ukb.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Arkansas: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 18.0% (state: 3.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.8% (state: 3.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 22.3% (state: 5.9%)
• Median household income: $56,038 (state: $45,869)
Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 18.0% (state: 3.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.8% (state: 3.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 22.3% (state: 5.9%)
• Median household income: $56,038 (state: $45,869)
![California: Stockton-Lodi • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.5% (state: 6.0%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 6.2% (state: 4.2%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 22.9% (state: 18.1%) • Median household income: $61,164 (state: $71,805)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry5-elt.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
California: Stockton-Lodi
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.5% (state: 6.0%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 6.2% (state: 4.2%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 22.9% (state: 18.1%)
• Median household income: $61,164 (state: $71,805)
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.5% (state: 6.0%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 6.2% (state: 4.2%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 22.9% (state: 18.1%)
• Median household income: $61,164 (state: $71,805)
![Colorado: Greeley • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 23.7% (state: 12.8%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 3.7%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 34.1% (state: 19.9%) • Median household income: $68,884 (state: $69,117)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry6-ixd.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Colorado: Greeley
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 23.7% (state: 12.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 3.7%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 34.1% (state: 19.9%)
• Median household income: $68,884 (state: $69,117)
Bryan Bean / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 23.7% (state: 12.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 3.7%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 34.1% (state: 19.9%)
• Median household income: $68,884 (state: $69,117)
![Connecticut: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 2.6% (state: -0.2%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.9% (state: 3.8%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 5.6% (state: 4.6%) • Median household income: $91,198 (state: $74,168)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry7-lv8.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Connecticut: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 2.6% (state: -0.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.9% (state: 3.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 5.6% (state: 4.6%)
• Median household income: $91,198 (state: $74,168)
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 2.6% (state: -0.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.9% (state: 3.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 5.6% (state: 4.6%)
• Median household income: $91,198 (state: $74,168)
![Delaware: Dover ??????? • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.6% (state: 7.5%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.3% (state: 3.4%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 10.5% (state: 10.7%) • Median household income: $57,608 (state: $62,852)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry8-yda.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Delaware: Dover
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• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.3% (state: 3.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 10.5% (state: 10.7%)
• Median household income: $57,608 (state: $62,852)
Ataraxy22 / Wikimedia Commons???????• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.6% (state: 7.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.3% (state: 3.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 10.5% (state: 10.7%)
• Median household income: $57,608 (state: $62,852)
![Florida: The Villages • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 36.6% (state: 13.0%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.1% (state: 3.5%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 42.9% (state: 19.5%) • Median household income: $54,057 (state: $52,594)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry9-gwh.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida: The Villages
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 36.6% (state: 13.0%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.1% (state: 3.5%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 42.9% (state: 19.5%)
• Median household income: $54,057 (state: $52,594)
Ebyabe / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 36.6% (state: 13.0%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.1% (state: 3.5%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 42.9% (state: 19.5%)
• Median household income: $54,057 (state: $52,594)
![Georgia: Gainesville • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 12.3% (state: 8.3%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.2% (state: 3.9%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 24.7% (state: 15.8%) • Median household income: $61,977 (state: $56,183)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry26-jht.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Georgia: Gainesville
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 12.3% (state: 8.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.2% (state: 3.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 24.7% (state: 15.8%)
• Median household income: $61,977 (state: $56,183)
Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 12.3% (state: 8.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.2% (state: 3.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 24.7% (state: 15.8%)
• Median household income: $61,977 (state: $56,183)
![Idaho: Boise City • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 18.2% (state: 11.7%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 2.9%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 22.1% (state: 16.7%) • Median household income: $55,324 (state: $52,225)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry11-zhe.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Idaho: Boise City
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 18.2% (state: 11.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 2.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 22.1% (state: 16.7%)
• Median household income: $55,324 (state: $52,225)
Unclegene / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 18.2% (state: 11.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 2.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 22.1% (state: 16.7%)
• Median household income: $55,324 (state: $52,225)
![Idaho: Boise City • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 18.2% (state: 11.7%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 2.9%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 22.1% (state: 16.7%) • Median household income: $55,324 (state: $52,225)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry3101.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Idaho: Boise City
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 18.2% (state: 11.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 2.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 22.1% (state: 16.7%)
• Median household income: $55,324 (state: $52,225)
Joecho-16 / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 18.2% (state: 11.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 2.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 22.1% (state: 16.7%)
• Median household income: $55,324 (state: $52,225)
![Illinois: Champaign-Urbana • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 3.1% (state: -0.8%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.6% (state: 4.3%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 2.5% (state: 7.9%) • Median household income: $50,999 (state: $62,992)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry13-cuk.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Illinois: Champaign-Urbana
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 3.1% (state: -0.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.6% (state: 4.3%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 2.5% (state: 7.9%)
• Median household income: $50,999 (state: $62,992)
Illinifan2003 / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 3.1% (state: -0.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.6% (state: 4.3%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 2.5% (state: 7.9%)
• Median household income: $50,999 (state: $62,992)
![Indiana: Lafayette-West Lafayette • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.8% (state: 3.1%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.4% (state: 3.5%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 13.9% (state: 11.4%) • Median household income: $52,224 (state: $54,181)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry14-ysz.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Indiana: Lafayette-West Lafayette
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.8% (state: 3.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.4% (state: 3.5%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 13.9% (state: 11.4%)
• Median household income: $52,224 (state: $54,181)
John Schanlaub / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.8% (state: 3.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.4% (state: 3.5%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 13.9% (state: 11.4%)
• Median household income: $52,224 (state: $54,181)
![Iowa: Des Moines-West Des Moines • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 14.6% (state: 3.5%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.2% (state: 2.4%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 15.4% (state: 7.2%) • Median household income: $68,649 (state: $58,570)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry1039.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Iowa: Des Moines-West Des Moines
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 14.6% (state: 3.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.2% (state: 2.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 15.4% (state: 7.2%)
• Median household income: $68,649 (state: $58,570)
KudicM / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 14.6% (state: 3.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.2% (state: 2.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 15.4% (state: 7.2%)
• Median household income: $68,649 (state: $58,570)
![Kansas: Lawrence • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.2% (state: 1.9%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.3% (state: 3.4%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 6.5% (state: 5.7%) • Median household income: $55,646 (state: $56,422)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-lawrence-kansas.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Kansas: Lawrence
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.2% (state: 1.9%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.3% (state: 3.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 6.5% (state: 5.7%)
• Median household income: $55,646 (state: $56,422)
Ian Ballinger / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.2% (state: 1.9%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.3% (state: 3.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 6.5% (state: 5.7%)
• Median household income: $55,646 (state: $56,422)
![Kentucky: Bowling Green • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 11.4% (state: 2.8%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.6% (state: 4.1%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 30.0% (state: 9.5%) • Median household income: $46,478 (state: $48,375)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry17-fy6.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Kentucky: Bowling Green
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 11.4% (state: 2.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.6% (state: 4.1%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 30.0% (state: 9.5%)
• Median household income: $46,478 (state: $48,375)
Navycrackerjack74 / Flickr• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 11.4% (state: 2.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.6% (state: 4.1%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 30.0% (state: 9.5%)
• Median household income: $46,478 (state: $48,375)
![Louisiana: Hammond • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.1% (state: 2.5%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.5% (state: 4.9%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 5.9% (state: 4.1%) • Median household income: $44,861 (state: $46,145)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry18-pqh.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Louisiana: Hammond
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.1% (state: 2.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.5% (state: 4.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 5.9% (state: 4.1%)
• Median household income: $44,861 (state: $46,145)
Z28scrambler / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.1% (state: 2.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.5% (state: 4.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 5.9% (state: 4.1%)
• Median household income: $44,861 (state: $46,145)
![Maine: Portland-South Portland • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 4.2% (state: 0.8%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.8% (state: 3.4%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 8.9% (state: 5.4%) • Median household income: $68,570 (state: $56,277)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry19-m1g.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Maine: Portland-South Portland
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 4.2% (state: 0.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.8% (state: 3.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 8.9% (state: 5.4%)
• Median household income: $68,570 (state: $56,277)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 4.2% (state: 0.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.8% (state: 3.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 8.9% (state: 5.4%)
• Median household income: $68,570 (state: $56,277)
![Maryland: Salisbury • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.4% (state: 4.4%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.5% (state: 3.7%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 209.8% (state: 8.2%) • Median household income: $59,273 (state: $80,776)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry21-bko.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Maryland: Salisbury
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.4% (state: 4.4%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.5% (state: 3.7%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 209.8% (state: 8.2%)
• Median household income: $59,273 (state: $80,776)
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 9.4% (state: 4.4%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.5% (state: 3.7%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 209.8% (state: 8.2%)
• Median household income: $59,273 (state: $80,776)
![Massachusetts: Boston-Cambridge-Newton • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 6.8% (state: 5.1%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.6% (state: 3%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 13.4% (state: 12.5%) • Median household income: $85,691 (state: $77,385)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry18-ulc.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Massachusetts: Boston-Cambridge-Newton
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 6.8% (state: 5.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.6% (state: 3%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 13.4% (state: 12.5%)
• Median household income: $85,691 (state: $77,385)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 6.8% (state: 5.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.6% (state: 3%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 13.4% (state: 12.5%)
• Median household income: $85,691 (state: $77,385)
![Michigan: Grand Rapids-Wyoming • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.1% (state: 1.2%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.6% (state: 4%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 58.2% (state: 13.9%) • Median household income: $61,298 (state: $54,909)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry72-dgk.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan: Grand Rapids-Wyoming
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.1% (state: 1.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.6% (state: 4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 58.2% (state: 13.9%)
• Median household income: $61,298 (state: $54,909)
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.1% (state: 1.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.6% (state: 4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 58.2% (state: 13.9%)
• Median household income: $61,298 (state: $54,909)
![Minnesota: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.2% (state: 5.7%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 3.1%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 14.9% (state: 11.6%) • Median household income: $76,856 (state: $68,388)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageForEntry10-23.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Minnesota: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.2% (state: 5.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 3.1%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 14.9% (state: 11.6%)
• Median household income: $76,856 (state: $68,388)
StevenGaertner / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.2% (state: 5.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.9% (state: 3.1%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 14.9% (state: 11.6%)
• Median household income: $76,856 (state: $68,388)
![Mississippi: Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 7.0% (state: 0.5%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5% (state: 4.8%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 47.7% (state: 5.0%) • Median household income: $47,099 (state: $43,529)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry24-z7t.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Mississippi: Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 7.0% (state: 0.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5% (state: 4.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 47.7% (state: 5.0%)
• Median household income: $47,099 (state: $43,529)
Woodlot / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 7.0% (state: 0.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5% (state: 4.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 47.7% (state: 5.0%)
• Median household income: $47,099 (state: $43,529)
![Missouri: Columbia • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.3% (state: 2.2%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.4% (state: 3.2%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 11.1% (state: 8.1%) • Median household income: $51,340 (state: $53,578)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry618.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Missouri: Columbia
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.3% (state: 2.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.4% (state: 3.2%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 11.1% (state: 8.1%)
• Median household income: $51,340 (state: $53,578)
Ashley Kluver / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.3% (state: 2.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.4% (state: 3.2%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 11.1% (state: 8.1%)
• Median household income: $51,340 (state: $53,578)
![Montana: Missoula • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.6% (state: 7.2%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.4% (state: 3.8%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 10.2% (state: 9.6%) • Median household income: $54,311 (state: $53,386)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry26-4dd.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Montana: Missoula
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.6% (state: 7.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.4% (state: 3.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 10.2% (state: 9.6%)
• Median household income: $54,311 (state: $53,386)
Ken Eckert / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.6% (state: 7.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.4% (state: 3.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 10.2% (state: 9.6%)
• Median household income: $54,311 (state: $53,386)
![Nebraska: Lincoln • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.4% (state: 5.5%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.6% (state: 2.8%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 10.2% (state: 8.5%) • Median household income: $60,057 (state: $59,970)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry27-xza.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Nebraska: Lincoln
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.4% (state: 5.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.6% (state: 2.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 10.2% (state: 8.5%)
• Median household income: $60,057 (state: $59,970)
Collin Ulness / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.4% (state: 5.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.6% (state: 2.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 10.2% (state: 8.5%)
• Median household income: $60,057 (state: $59,970)
![Nevada: Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 14.3% (state: 12.3%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.2% (state: 4.3%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 21.0% (state: 19.7%) • Median household income: $57,189 (state: $58,003)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry28-od1.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Nevada: Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 14.3% (state: 12.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.2% (state: 4.3%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 21.0% (state: 19.7%)
• Median household income: $57,189 (state: $58,003)
Lasvegaslover / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 14.3% (state: 12.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.2% (state: 4.3%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 21.0% (state: 19.7%)
• Median household income: $57,189 (state: $58,003)
![New Hampshire: Manchester-Nashua • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 3.5% (state: 3.0%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.3% (state: 2.4%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 9.8% (state: 8.8%) • Median household income: $78,769 (state: $73,381)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry230.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
New Hampshire: Manchester-Nashua
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 3.5% (state: 3.0%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.3% (state: 2.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 9.8% (state: 8.8%)
• Median household income: $78,769 (state: $73,381)
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 3.5% (state: 3.0%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.3% (state: 2.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 9.8% (state: 8.8%)
• Median household income: $78,769 (state: $73,381)
![New Jersey: Trenton • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 0.5% (state: 1.2%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.8% (state: 4%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 10.0% (state: 7.3%) • Median household income: $79,173 (state: $80,088)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry30-aji.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
New Jersey: Trenton
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 0.5% (state: 1.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.8% (state: 4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 10.0% (state: 7.3%)
• Median household income: $79,173 (state: $80,088)
ChrisBoswell / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 0.5% (state: 1.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.8% (state: 4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 10.0% (state: 7.3%)
• Median household income: $79,173 (state: $80,088)
![New Mexico: Santa Fe • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 3.8% (state: 1.5%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.1% (state: 5.1%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 0.2% (state: 3.7%) • Median household income: $58,821 (state: $46,744)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry31-kjm.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
New Mexico: Santa Fe
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 3.8% (state: 1.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.1% (state: 5.1%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 0.2% (state: 3.7%)
• Median household income: $58,821 (state: $46,744)
Pedrosz / Flickr• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 3.8% (state: 1.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.1% (state: 5.1%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 0.2% (state: 3.7%)
• Median household income: $58,821 (state: $46,744)
![New York: New York-Newark-Jersey City • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 1.9% (state: 0.7%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.9% (state: 3.9%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 15.7% (state: 11.2%) • Median household income: $75,368 (state: $64,894)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry32-6zf.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
New York: New York-Newark-Jersey City
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 1.9% (state: 0.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.9% (state: 3.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 15.7% (state: 11.2%)
• Median household income: $75,368 (state: $64,894)
Eloi_Omella / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 1.9% (state: 0.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.9% (state: 3.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 15.7% (state: 11.2%)
• Median household income: $75,368 (state: $64,894)
![North Carolina: Raleigh • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 19.8% (state: 8.5%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.5% (state: 3.9%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 24.7% (state: 14.3%) • Median household income: $72,576 (state: $52,752)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry33-att.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
North Carolina: Raleigh
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 19.8% (state: 8.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.5% (state: 3.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 24.7% (state: 14.3%)
• Median household income: $72,576 (state: $52,752)
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 19.8% (state: 8.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.5% (state: 3.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 24.7% (state: 14.3%)
• Median household income: $72,576 (state: $52,752)
![North Dakota: Fargo • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 17.3% (state: 12.7%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.3% (state: 2.4%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 16.1% (state: 15.4%) • Median household income: $63,353 (state: $61,843)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry84-fjf.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
North Dakota: Fargo
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 17.3% (state: 12.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.3% (state: 2.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 16.1% (state: 15.4%)
• Median household income: $63,353 (state: $61,843)
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 17.3% (state: 12.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.3% (state: 2.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 16.1% (state: 15.4%)
• Median household income: $63,353 (state: $61,843)
![Ohio: Columbus • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.5% (state: 1.3%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.6% (state: 4.6%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 17.6% (state: 9.3%) • Median household income: $63,764 (state: $54,021)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageForEntry20-17.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Ohio: Columbus
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.5% (state: 1.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.6% (state: 4.6%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 17.6% (state: 9.3%)
• Median household income: $63,764 (state: $54,021)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 10.5% (state: 1.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.6% (state: 4.6%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 17.6% (state: 9.3%)
• Median household income: $63,764 (state: $54,021)
![Oklahoma: Oklahoma City • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 11.0% (state: 4.9%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.1% (state: 3.3%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 10.6% (state: 6.4%) • Median household income: $56,260 (state: $50,051)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry36-ky6.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Oklahoma: Oklahoma City
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 11.0% (state: 4.9%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.1% (state: 3.3%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 10.6% (state: 6.4%)
• Median household income: $56,260 (state: $50,051)
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 11.0% (state: 4.9%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.1% (state: 3.3%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 10.6% (state: 6.4%)
• Median household income: $56,260 (state: $50,051)
![Oregon: Bend-Redmond • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 21.7% (state: 9.2%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.5% (state: 4.4%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 36.0% (state: 17.8%) • Median household income: $66,273 (state: $60,212)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry37-jrn.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Oregon: Bend-Redmond
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 21.7% (state: 9.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.5% (state: 4.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 36.0% (state: 17.8%)
• Median household income: $66,273 (state: $60,212)
Fdastudillo / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 21.7% (state: 9.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.5% (state: 4.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 36.0% (state: 17.8%)
• Median household income: $66,273 (state: $60,212)
![Pennsylvania: Lebanon • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 5.8% (state: 0.8%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.2% (state: 4%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 5.7% (state: 6.0%) • Median household income: $57,372 (state: $59,195)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry23-j8z.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Pennsylvania: Lebanon
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 5.8% (state: 0.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.2% (state: 4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 5.7% (state: 6.0%)
• Median household income: $57,372 (state: $59,195)
SEASTOCK / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 5.8% (state: 0.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.2% (state: 4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 5.7% (state: 6.0%)
• Median household income: $57,372 (state: $59,195)
![Rhode Island: Providence-Warwick • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 1.2% (state: 0.3%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.5% (state: 3.9%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 7.5% (state: 6.7%) • Median household income: $65,226 (state: $63,870)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry40-7v7.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Rhode Island: Providence-Warwick
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 1.2% (state: 0.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.5% (state: 3.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 7.5% (state: 6.7%)
• Median household income: $65,226 (state: $63,870)
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 1.2% (state: 0.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.5% (state: 3.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 7.5% (state: 6.7%)
• Median household income: $65,226 (state: $63,870)
![South Carolina: Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 27.0% (state: 9.7%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.9% (state: 3.2%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 50.5% (state: 15.8%) • Median household income: $48,727 (state: $50,570)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry40-yg4.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
South Carolina: Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 27.0% (state: 9.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.9% (state: 3.2%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 50.5% (state: 15.8%)
• Median household income: $48,727 (state: $50,570)
Curtis And Eric From Crawfordville, FL, USA / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 27.0% (state: 9.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.9% (state: 3.2%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 50.5% (state: 15.8%)
• Median household income: $48,727 (state: $50,570)
![South Dakota: Sioux Falls • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.9% (state: 8.1%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.4% (state: 2.9%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 16.0% (state: 8.6%) • Median household income: $64,882 (state: $56,521)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry29-hu0.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
South Dakota: Sioux Falls
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.9% (state: 8.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.4% (state: 2.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 16.0% (state: 8.6%)
• Median household income: $64,882 (state: $56,521)
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.9% (state: 8.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.4% (state: 2.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 16.0% (state: 8.6%)
• Median household income: $64,882 (state: $56,521)
![Tennessee: Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.2% (state: 6.5%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.4% (state: 3.2%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 29.0% (state: 14.6%) • Median household income: $63,939 (state: $51,340)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry2138.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Tennessee: Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.2% (state: 6.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.4% (state: 3.2%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 29.0% (state: 14.6%)
• Median household income: $63,939 (state: $51,340)
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.2% (state: 6.5%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.4% (state: 3.2%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 29.0% (state: 14.6%)
• Median household income: $63,939 (state: $51,340)
![Texas: Midland • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 25.8% (state: 13.7%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.2% (state: 3.8%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 36.4% (state: 18.0%) • Median household income: $75,266 (state: $59,206)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry43-uzt.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Texas: Midland
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 25.8% (state: 13.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.2% (state: 3.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 36.4% (state: 18.0%)
• Median household income: $75,266 (state: $59,206)
Billy Hathorn / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 25.8% (state: 13.7%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.2% (state: 3.8%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 36.4% (state: 18.0%)
• Median household income: $75,266 (state: $59,206)
![Utah: St. George • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 24.1% (state: 13.9%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3% (state: 3%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 39.2% (state: 24.3%) • Median household income: $54,842 (state: $68,358)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry44-v3g.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Utah: St. George
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 24.1% (state: 13.9%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3% (state: 3%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 39.2% (state: 24.3%)
• Median household income: $54,842 (state: $68,358)
MojaveNC / Wikimedia Commons• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 24.1% (state: 13.9%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3% (state: 3%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 39.2% (state: 24.3%)
• Median household income: $54,842 (state: $68,358)
![Vermont: Burlington-South Burlington • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 4.5% (state: 0.1%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 1.8% (state: 2.4%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 9.2% (state: 5.6%) • Median household income: $63,160 (state: $57,513)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry11-cf2.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Vermont: Burlington-South Burlington
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 4.5% (state: 0.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 1.8% (state: 2.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 9.2% (state: 5.6%)
• Median household income: $63,160 (state: $57,513)
ErikaMitchell / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 4.5% (state: 0.1%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 1.8% (state: 2.4%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 9.2% (state: 5.6%)
• Median household income: $63,160 (state: $57,513)
![Virginia: Winchester • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.6% (state: 6.2%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.8% (state: 2.9%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 14.9% (state: 8.5%) • Median household income: $65,334 (state: $71,535)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-542036-imageforentry844.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Virginia: Winchester
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.6% (state: 6.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.8% (state: 2.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 14.9% (state: 8.5%)
• Median household income: $65,334 (state: $71,535)
NicolasMcComber / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.6% (state: 6.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.8% (state: 2.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 14.9% (state: 8.5%)
• Median household income: $65,334 (state: $71,535)
![Washington: Kennewick-Richland • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.9% (state: 11.8%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.8% (state: 4.5%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 11.5% (state: 17.1%) • Median household income: $63,617 (state: $70,979)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry47-wzr.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Washington: Kennewick-Richland
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.9% (state: 11.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.8% (state: 4.5%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 11.5% (state: 17.1%)
• Median household income: $63,617 (state: $70,979)
Cecil_Kindle / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 15.9% (state: 11.8%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 5.8% (state: 4.5%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 11.5% (state: 17.1%)
• Median household income: $63,617 (state: $70,979)
![West Virginia: Morgantown • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 7.6% (state: -2.6%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.2% (state: 5.2%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 9.0% (state: -1.2%) • Median household income: $49,475 (state: $43,469)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry48-wj3.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
West Virginia: Morgantown
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 7.6% (state: -2.6%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.2% (state: 5.2%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 9.0% (state: -1.2%)
• Median household income: $49,475 (state: $43,469)
BackyardProduction / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 7.6% (state: -2.6%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 4.2% (state: 5.2%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 9.0% (state: -1.2%)
• Median household income: $49,475 (state: $43,469)
![Wisconsin: Madison • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.9% (state: 2.2%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.2% (state: 2.9%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 17.0% (state: 8.2%) • Median household income: $71,301 (state: $59,305)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry21-1xw.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Wisconsin: Madison
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.9% (state: 2.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.2% (state: 2.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 17.0% (state: 8.2%)
• Median household income: $71,301 (state: $59,305)
Sean Pavone / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 8.9% (state: 2.2%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 2.2% (state: 2.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 17.0% (state: 8.2%)
• Median household income: $71,301 (state: $59,305)
![Wyoming: Cheyenne • 2010-2018 pop. growth: 7.3% (state: 2.3%) • Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.3% (state: 3.9%) • 2010-2017 job growth: 7.5% (state: -0.6%) • Median household income: $61,961 (state: $60,434)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/04/18/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry27-itm.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Wyoming: Cheyenne
• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 7.3% (state: 2.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.3% (state: 3.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 7.5% (state: -0.6%)
• Median household income: $61,961 (state: $60,434)
Davel5957 / Getty Images• 2010-2018 pop. growth: 7.3% (state: 2.3%)
• Feb. 2019 unemployment: 3.3% (state: 3.9%)
• 2010-2017 job growth: 7.5% (state: -0.6%)
• Median household income: $61,961 (state: $60,434)
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