Fort Mill, SC Ranked Among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Cities

In recent years, Fort Mill, South Carolina, has emerged as one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. Landing at 13th on Newsweek’s list of the fastest-growing cities, Fort Mill exemplifies the trend of population surges in the South.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest data underscores this growth, showing significant increases in population across many Southern cities. Fort Mill’s population growth rate of 8.8% in 2023 is a testament to its rising appeal.

While Fort Mill’s growth is impressive, it is part of a broader trend in the South. Texas, for instance, is home to eight of the 15 fastest-growing cities, with Celina leading the list at a remarkable 26.6% growth rate—53 times faster than the national average of 0.5%.

San Antonio, Texas, saw the largest population increase in the country last year, with 21,970 new residents between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, pushing its population close to 1.5 million. Other rapidly growing cities include Fort Worth, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; and Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Here are the top 15 fastest-growing cities in 2023, highlighting Fort Mill’s notable position:

1. Celina, Texas (+26.6%)
2. Fulshear, Texas (+25.6%)
3. Princeton, Texas (+22.3%)
4. Anna, Texas (+16.9%)
5. Lathrop, California (+13.6%)
6. Centerton, Arkansas (+11.2%)
7. Haines City, Florida (+10.8%)
8. Georgetown, Texas (+10.6%)
9. Prosper, Texas (+10.5%)
10. Forney, Texas (+10.4%)
11. Kyle, Texas (+9.0%)
12. Lebanon, Tennessee (+8.9%)
13. Fort Mill, South Carolina (+8.8%)
14. Leesburg, Florida (+8.7%)
15. Athens, Ohio (+8.6%)