10 Fastest-Growing Cities In America Since 2010

According to a recently released U.S. Census Bureau population data reports, 10 cities in America saw population growth increase 35% or greater from 2010 to 2019.

The states who saw the greatest increases? Seven of the 10 cities featuring the top percent change in population growth between 2010 and 2019 are located in top retirement destinations Florida, California and Texas.

Spread Of COVID-19 In Warmer Weather

As the world population continues to cope with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the notion that warmer weather climates extinguish the spread of viruses like COVID-19 should be considered with caution.

A recent Harvard research study dispelled both ideas that the 2003 SARS outbreak in Asia disappeared in warm weather and past coronaviruses are seasonal in nature, with little transmission in the summer, so COVID-19 wouldn’t be any different.

10 Fastest-Growing Cities In America

The following are the fastest-growing cities in America, by the percentage change in population growth.

While it’s unlikely warmer weather decreasing transmission of COVID-19 is a valid reason to move to a warmer weather climate, overall, this notable change in population growth seen in states with warmer climates may not come as a surprise given a long withstanding notion retirees prefer warmer climates.

Retirement During COVID-19

Are you or a loved one looking to plan for retirement? We’re here to help. Be sure to check out Benzinga’s full 2020 guide on how to plan your retirement, including how to invest for your retirement and how much money you need to retire.