Big cities are experiencing rapid growth, and Austin is leading the pack.
The population of big cities is increasing at a faster rate than that of the country overall, according to an estimate released by the U.S. Census Bureau on March 3.
The bureau’s estimate is for the post-recession years of 2010 to 2013 and shows that in the 25 largest metropolises, Austin’s growth took top honors thanks to a 12%increase in population.
Austin’s growth, as explained on Slate.com, is easily understood. The city was fortunate in being spared the housing bust that plagued many other municipalities. In addition to suffering comparatively few adverse effects from the recession, Austin’s economy has several strong factors that make it recession resistant, such as a major university, a thriving tech sector, and its position as the state’s capital.
Growth begets growth, and Austin officials will want to ensure that the city’s Print company includes the Census Bureau’s growth estimates in the city’s promotional literature.
Although, in general, cities are outpacing the U.S. in population growth as a whole, a number of cities have bucked this trend, such as Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, and have grown more slowly than the national average. The Census Bureau conclusion regarding the growth of cities was based on the cities proper areas rather than metro.Get a Free Quote for Print
