Nebraska | Population: 54,011 | Data as of Q2 2026
EmergingGrand Island is an emerging market worth watching. With a BoomTown Score of 50/100, early indicators suggest this Nebraska city could be on the verge of a growth spurt. The most promising signal is building permits (+22.66% permit growth). Watch this space - cities at this stage often accelerate quickly once a tipping point is reached.
25 cities with the highest growth scores for 2026-2027. Data-backed, updated quarterly.