Fastest Growing States, 2010 to 2014
By CherylRussell, American Consumers Newsletter
Between 2010 and 2014, the U.S. population as a whole grew 3.1 percent to 319 million, according to the Census Bureau's latest state population estimates. By state, growth ranged from a high of 9.7 percent in North Dakota to a small loss in one state: West Virginia's population fell by 0.2 percent during those years. These were the 10 fastest growing states from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014.
- North Dakota, 9.7%
- District of Columbia, 8.9%
- Texas, 6.8%
- Colorado, 6.1%
- Utah, 6.1%
- Florida, 5.5%
- Nevada, 5.0%
- Arizona, 5.0%
- Washington, 4.7%
- South Dakota, 4.5%