ST. GEORGE — Utah ranks as the fastest growing state in the nation at a rate of growth that is over twice the national average, according to U.S. Census data released earlier this month. Iron and Washington counties also saw populations increases over the last decade.


Photo courtesy United State’s Census Bureau, St. George News
Utah saw a growth rate of 18.4% since 2010, which equates to a population gain of over 507,700 people putting the state’s overall population at 3.27 million. In contrast, the United States had an overall growth rate of 7.4% from 2010. As for the growth in Utah, 35% came from people moving into the state while 65% was due to internal increase (births).

Overall 2020 Census data was released Aug. 12 with state population estimates being released in April.

The under-18 population grew by nearly 9% in Utah even as the share of children in the U.S. declined because of falling birth rates and aging baby boomers.

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