Fastest Growing States

Last updated May 24, 2025

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1FloridaFlorida1.91%
2IdahoIdaho1.82%
3South CarolinaSouth Carolina1.72%
4TexasTexas1.59%
5South DakotaSouth Dakota1.52%
6MontanaMontana1.50%
7DelawareDelaware1.35%
8ArizonaArizona1.30%
9North CarolinaNorth Carolina1.26%
10UtahUtah1.25%
11TennesseeTennessee1.19%
12GeorgiaGeorgia1.16%
13NevadaNevada1.00%
14OklahomaOklahoma0.72%
15MaineMaine0.59%
16WashingtonWashington0.58%
16ArkansasArkansas0.58%
18New HampshireNew Hampshire0.56%
19ColoradoColorado0.49%
20AlabamaAlabama0.48%
21WyomingWyoming0.33%
22VirginiaVirginia0.30%
23IndianaIndiana0.29%
24NebraskaNebraska0.22%
25WisconsinWisconsin0.21%
26North DakotaNorth Dakota0.17%
27MissouriMissouri0.13%
27KentuckyKentucky0.13%
29MinnesotaMinnesota0.10%
30IowaIowa0.09%
31ConnecticutConnecticut0.08%
32VermontVermont0%
33KansasKansas0%
33MichiganMichigan0%
35New JerseyNew Jersey-0.07%
35OhioOhio-0.07%
37AlaskaAlaska-0.08%
38MassachusettsMassachusetts-0.11%
39MarylandMaryland-0.16%
39New MexicoNew Mexico-0.16%
41CaliforniaCalifornia-0.29%
42Rhode IslandRhode Island-0.30%
43PennsylvaniaPennsylvania-0.31%
44MississippiMississippi-0.32%
45OregonOregon-0.38%
46HawaiiHawaii-0.48%
47West VirginiaWest Virginia-0.58%
48LouisianaLouisiana-0.80%
49IllinoisIllinois-0.82%
50New YorkNew York-0.91%

Introduction

The United States is expanding in size and diversity, but population growth isn’t equally distributed across all 50 states. In this article, we will explore the fastest-growing states and trends shaping the demographic landscape of the nation between 2022 and 2023. Using the U.S. Census Bureau's data on population growth.

  • Florida is at the top of the chart, leading the pack with an impressive 1.91% population growth, which speaks to the continuing allure of southern climates and opportunities. Idaho and South Carolina follow closely behind, recording a population increase of 1.82% and 1.72% respectively.
  • The South and West regions of the country primarily dominate the top 10 of our list. These regions have seen significant population expansions, with an exception in the Pacific Northwest (Washington state) encountering a more modest increase of 0.58%.
  • Contrarily, the trend of population decline highlights some Northeastern and Central states, including New York, Illinois, and West Virginia, seeing population decreases upwards of 0.58%.
  • Interestingly, states typically associated with thriving urban centers (New York, Illinois, California) are experiencing population contractions, representing a significant departure from historic growth patterns. This reversal could be attributed to various factors, including cost of living, housing availability, and changing lifestyle preferences.

10 Fastest Growing States

Florida takes the lead with an impressive growth rate of 1.91%, significantly higher than the U.S. average growth rate, reflecting its lasting appeal of warm climates and abundant opportunities. Idaho follows as the second fastest-growing state with a growth rate of 1.82%, demonstrating the state's increasing favorability for its economic prospects and established conditions for quality living. South Carolina comes third, experiencing a surge in its population with a growth rate of 1.72%, indicating a growing allure for many individuals and families. Texas ranks fourth on the list with a 1.59% growth rate, owing to the state's dynamic economy and desirable lifestyle options. South Dakota follows closely with a growth rate of 1.52%, which aligns with the increasing trend of individuals seeking rural living and employment opportunities in agricultural sectors. Montana, Delaware, Arizona, North Carolina, and Utah are also among the top ten fastest-growing states, each with growth rates ranging from 1.50% to 1.25%. The ten fastest growing states of 2022-2023 are:

  1. Florida - 1.91% growth
  2. Idaho - 1.82% growth
  3. South Carolina - 1.72% growth
  4. Texas - 1.59% growth
  5. South Dakota - 1.52% growth
  6. Montana - 1.50% growth
  7. Delaware - 1.35% growth
  8. Arizona - 1.30% growth
  9. North Carolina - 1.26% growth
  10. Utah - 1.25% growth
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