Projected population growth will be concentrated in suburban communities around major metropolitan areas, with the Sunbelt experiencing the fastest growth.
The U.S. population is projected to grow most in several key megaregions, with suburbs in Texas and Arizona predicted to have the biggest growth. “The biggest winners of the coming wave of urbanization will likely be suburban cities, towns, and villages on the fringe of major metropolitan areas.”
“According to population projections from the University of Illinois Chicago, there are 29 suburbs that will grow by at least 100,000 residents from 2020 to 2100,” explains Evan Comen in 24/7 Wall St. “Of the 40 suburbs projected to add the most residents from 2020 to 2100, five are in the Phoenix metro area, and five are in the Dallas metro area.”
The article lists the 40 fastest-growing suburbs, with Frisco, Texas topping the list. Others in the top five include Garland, Texas; Enterprise, Nevada; and Spring Valley, Nevada.
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