FW Mayor Tucker's Office Reacts to Census Data Showing Fort Wayne's Growth05/15/2026The office of Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker has reacted to new Census data that shows Fort Wayne is the fastest growing city in the Midwest, and 26th in the nation. Tucker’s office said:"This is excellent recognition to be the fastest growing large city in the Midwest and the 26th fastest growing large city in the entire U.S. Our population growth speaks to the outstanding residents, neighborhoods, and businesses that make Fort Wayne special. Our quality-of-life amenities also position our community for growth and success. We continue to move in the right direction with confidence knowing that our best days are ahead of us." -Mayor Tucker's office.