Fastest-growing city in Delaware: Wilmington

Number of households: 31,321
Pct. Chg: +3% since 2008 (+6% since 2000)
Average household income: $47,825 (–4% since 2000)
Why: Though its development pales in comparison with other places on this list, Wilmington—home to many financial institutions—remains the largest and fastest-growing city in Delaware, due in part to favorable laws for credit-card companies.

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