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Fastest-growing states since 2010

Idaho grew 29.2% from 2010 to 2025, the fastest of any state, ahead of Utah at 27.5% and Texas at 25.6%.

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  • In 2010–2025, Idaho ranks #1 with 29.2%, ahead of Utah (27.5%) and Texas (25.6%).

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Idaho added 29.2% to its population between 2010 and 2025, the largest percentage gain of any state. Utah followed at 27.5%, then Texas (25.6%), Florida (24.5%) and Nevada (21.5%). South Carolina (20.2%), Colorado (19.1%), Arizona (19.0%) and Washington (18.7%) complete the top nine. North Dakota, at 18.5%, is the only state in the top ten outside the West and South.

The ranking is percentage growth in resident population from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2025, computed from U.S. Census Bureau estimates drawn from several releases: the 1999 vintage, the 2000 to 2010 intercensal estimates, and the 2020 and 2025 vintages. Because the measure is a percentage, a small state can rank high on modest numbers of new residents. Delaware (17.8%), North Carolina (17.0%) and Georgia (16.4%) follow North Dakota.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, July 1 (vintages 1999, 2000–2010 intercensal, 2020 and 2025), growth computed. Retrieved November 4, 2026.

Fastest-growing states since 2010, Population growth, 2010 to 2025, %, 2010–2025
DateIdahoUtahTexasFloridaNevadaSouth CarolinaColoradoArizonaWashingtonNorth DakotaDelawareNorth CarolinaGeorgiaMontanaTennessee
2010–202529.2%27.5%25.6%24.5%21.5%20.2%19.1%19.0%18.7%18.5%17.8%17.0%16.4%15.5%15.1%

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What is the fastest growing state?

Idaho, whose population grew 29.2% between 2010 and 2025 according to Census Bureau estimates. Utah is second at 27.5% and Texas third at 25.6%.

What are the top five fastest growing states?

Idaho (29.2%), Utah (27.5%), Texas (25.6%), Florida (24.5%) and Nevada (21.5%), measured as percent population growth from 2010 to 2025.

How is state population growth measured here?

It is the percent change in each state's estimated population between July 1, 2010 and July 1, 2025. It measures growth rate, not the number of people added.

Where does this data come from?

U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, July 1 (vintages 1999, 2000–2010 intercensal, 2020 and 2025), growth computed. Retrieved November 4, 2026. You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.

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