General Discussion

By percentage growth (long-term)

Utah: Consistently ranks as the fastest-growing state over the last two decades, with a 23.88% growth rate from 2010 to 2023. Its growth is largely driven by a high birth rate.

Idaho: Was the second fastest-growing state from 2003 to 2023, with a 44.1% increase.

Nevada: Was the third fastest-growing state from 2003 to 2023, with a 42% increase.

By numeric growth (recent)

Texas: Added the most residents between July 2023 and July 2024.

Florida: Came in second for numeric growth during the same period.

California: Added the third-largest number of new residents in the same timeframe.

By percentage growth (recent annual)

South Carolina: Was the fastest-growing state by percentage between 2022 and 2023.

Florida: Was second in percentage growth during the 2022-2023 period.

Texas: Was third in percentage growth during the 2022-2023 period.

Don't know why South Carolina, but it is the cheapest beach area if you're a retiree.

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