What America’s Fastest-Growing Cities Tell Us About the Future
Walmart's recent store opening in Celina, Texas, highlights the city's rapid growth and changing demographics. Celina is the fastest-growing city in America, with a significant increase in its Asian population and a high median household income. This trend reflects a broader shift in American communities towards diversity driven by economic choices rather than intentional initiatives.
- ▪Celina, Texas, has experienced a 24.6% growth in a single year, making it the fastest-growing city in America.
- ▪The city's Asian population has surged by over 900% since 2020, contributing to its diverse demographic.
- ▪The five fastest-growing cities in America are all located in Texas, characterized by high incomes and multiracial communities.
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Last month, Walmart asked me to do a signing for my book, Capitalism For All: Inclusive Economics and the Future-Proofing of America, at their new store opening in Celina, Texas. The actor Anthony Anderson and I signed books, talked about the future of America, and I left wondering: Why Celina? What made Walmart choose this particular exurb outside Dallas for a major store opening and author event?Last week, the Census Bureau answered that question. And it revealed something much bigger than why one retailer chose one Texas town.Celina is the fastest-growing city in America, with 24.6% growth in a single year. But Walmart didn’t send me there because of its growth rate.
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