NATION : Nev. Leads in Population Growth
Nevada led the nation in estimated population growth during the last five years, followed by Arizona, Florida, New Hampshire and California, the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau said today.
Nevada’s population increased by 18%, followed by Arizona, 12%; Florida and New Hampshire, both 11%, and California, 10%.
The national growth rate during the five-year period was 4%, the bureau said.
Seven states--Iowa, North Dakota, Montana, West Virginia, Wyoming, Louisiana and Oklahoma--posted population losses during the period.
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