States in South and West Growing the Fastest

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The top five fastest-growing states between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018, were all in the South and West, according to U.S. Census Bureau population estimates released today.

Nevada and Idaho topped the list with a growth of about 2.1 percent each in the last year alone. They were followed by Utah (1.9 percent), Arizona (1.7 percent), Florida and Washington (1.5 percent each).

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The population growth in these states far outpaced the 0.6 percent growth of the United States. The total population of the U.S. reached 327,167,434 in July 2018.

The nation’s capital reached a milestone. Washington, D.C.’s, population hit 702,455 in July 2018, topping 700,000 for the first time since 1975.
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U.S. Population Up 5.96% Since 2010

U.S. Population Change Since 2010

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