Every US state's fastest-growing small town or city

Harrisburg, South Dakota, a suburb of Sioux Falls, saw a 49% population increase from 2020 to 2024.

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• US Census data shows population growth in every state's small towns from 2020 to 2024.
• Many of the towns are in close proximity to major cities, often within 25 miles.
• Westlake, Florida, Hoschton, Georgia, and Josephine, Texas reported the largest population growth.

The US population has grown by roughly 58 million since 2000, but...