'Democrat-run cities' fuel the economy, keep many red states afloat https://thehill.com/opinion/finance...-fuel-the-economy-keep-many-red-states-afloat " President Trump and his political allies frequently blast “Democrat-run cities” as cesspools of violence, rioting and looting. But such attacks are devoid of nuance about crime in America. Moreover, they conveniently ignore that Democratic-voting areas fuel a whopping two-thirds of the American economy. Republican-led parts of the United States, on the other hand, are remarkably unproductive. The economic divergence between red and blue states is staggering — and growing rapidly. While income and education levels are increasing at a swift rate in Democratic areas, they are stagnant or declining in red states, which is a recipe for disaster. ..." Checks out.
from bussiness insider cites with the fastest growing economy. 10. Round Rock, Texas Getty Images Total score: 70.99 Job and economy rank: 28 With a population of nearly 129,000, Round Rock is a part of the greater Austin metropolitan area. Round Rock and Austin are frequently linked, as they were earlier this year in a Business Insider list of the best places for startups. 9. Cape Coral, Florida Shutterstock Total score: 71.56 Job and economy rank: 11 Cape Coral is adjacent to Fort Myers, which is also on this list, and has a population of 189,000. Business Insider previously reported that Cape Coral has a high percentage of vacation homes. 8. Saint George, Utah Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock Total score: 72.42 Job and economy rank: 2 Saint George has a population of 171,000. It also has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate at 2.8%, the lowest it has been in the city since 2007. SkyWest Airlines is headquartered in Saint George. 7. Meridian, Idaho Shutterstock Total score: 73.76 Job and economy rank: 125 Meridian, the third-largest city in Idaho, has a population of nearly 107,000. The city's motto is "Built for business, designed for living." 6. Fort Myers, Florida Gabriele Maltinti/Shutterstock Total score: 73.88 Job and economy ranking: 13 Fort Myers, a popular beach home destination, has a population of 82,000 and serves as the headquarters of the women's retailer Chico's and the clinical laboratory Neogenomics. 5. Frisco, Texas Andrew Fuller/Shutterstock Total score: 74.25 Job and economy ranking: 155 Frisco is part of the Dallas metro area and has a population of 188,000. The median home value in Frisco is $396,800, making it one of the best cities to buy a home in right now. 4. Enterprise, Nevada A Dessert Dweller/Shutterstock Total score: 76.62 Job and economy ranking: 65 Enterprise has a population just over 108,000. It is near Las Vegas and in addition to being one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, it is also a popular choice for buying a vacation home. Business Insider previously reported that 7.04% of the homes in the area are secondary homes. SPONSORED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES Working Out With a Mask Some types of masks are better than others when exercising in crowded spaces. VISIT SITE 3. Bend, Oregon Bend, Oregon — one of the fastest growing cities in America — is pictured above. Mike Albright Photography/Shutterstock Total score: 78.1 Job and economy rank: 4 Bend has a population nearing 98,000, and its long-term growth has been impressive. According to the 2000 census, Bend had a population of 52,000 almost 20 years ago. 2. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Shutterstock Total score: 79.47 Job and Economy rank: 37 Mount Pleasant, just across the bridge from Charleston, has a population just over 89,000. According to the Post and Courier, that's a 27.5% increase since 2010. 1. Lehigh Acres, Florida Lehigh Acres is part of the Fort Myers metro area, which is pictured above. Danny Caro/Shutterstock Total score: 82.11 Job and economy rank: 3 Lehigh Acres is a predominantly residential area near Fort Myers and Cape Coral, which are also on this list. It has a population of nearly 118,000. According to Data USA, Lehigh Acres recently saw a 6.77% growth in employees and a 6.98% growth in the median household income. NEWSLETTER
Do you understand what "fastest growing" means? Let me help you. If you made $10,000 in 2018; and made $20,000 in 2019; you grew faster than someone that made; $100,000 in 2018, and the same amount in 2019. You're welcome.