Top 25 Fastest Growing Large Cities in the US

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18. Midland, Texas

Percent change from April 1st, 2010 to July 1st, 2020: 31.3

Number of people increased from April 1st, 2010 to July 1st, 2020: 34,845

This average-sized city is at the center of the Permian Basin, a large area owned by XTO Energy Inc. (NYSE: XTO) known for natural gas and oil production. Despite having a crime rate of 22.52 percent, Midland is still on the list of the fastest growing large cities in the US.

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