21. Hinesville, Ga.

Q1 2010 annualized job growth: 0.8%
Q3 2009 annualized job growth: 1.1%

First quarter of recovery: Q1 2010
Unemployment rate: 7.9%
Median household income: $44,129

The Hinesville metro includes Fort Stewart, which employs more than 20,000 people and continues to contribute to the area's rapid population growth. The U.S. military is the metro's largest employer.

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