Fast Growing City Under 150K People!

According to the Census Bureau, San Marcos is the fastest growing city in the US by percentage growth and with population over 50,000. From July 2012 to July 2013, San Marcos grew by 8%. The 2009 & 2012 ACS 5-year estimate data was used for analysis. Although the city grew by 8% according to the Census, the employment figures were far less appealing for the 2009-2012 period. Another data source may prove beneficial for analyzing more current figures.

San Marcos
2009 ACS 5-year Estimates Population: 49,565
2012 ACS 5-year Estimates Population: 46,131

Below, we can see that the population for San Marcos has been trending upward but a decrease between 2010 and 2011. Currently, the market is regaining that lost population. Investors may be able to capitalize on a currently depressed economy that is recovering.

Economic Base Analysis

 Employment Growth from 2009 to 2012

 National Employment Growth

Industry Mix Table

Regional Shift Table

 Summary Table: Shift Share Components of Growth

San Marcos: Shift-Share Results

See: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/05/22/census-bureau-says-texas-utah-home-fastest-growing-cities/

Data Source: Census, 2009 & 2012 ACS 5-year Estimates, Table. Selected Economic Characteristics