Middle Class Growth Surges in 50 U.S. Cities; Hialeah, Pueblo, Dayton Take Top Honors

50 U.S. cities identified where the middle class population is growing based on households earning $50k-$150k
Top 3 cities are Hialeah, FL (46.64% 5-year middle class growth); Pueblo, CO (38.75%); and Dayton, OH (34.43%)
Florida stands out with 3 cities in top 10 - Hialeah, Miami, and Palm Bay
Factors assessed include total households, % middle class households in 2017 vs 2022, and 5-year change
Data sourced from 2022 American Community Survey and U.S. Census Bureau, compiled and updated as of February 13, 2024