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Louisiana Rebounds, But Nevada Grows Fastest

Posted by: Nate Berg

28 December 2007 - 9:00am

More than 50,000 people were added to the population of Louisiana in 2007, where growth has been gradual since more than 250,000 fled after Hurricane Katrina. Nevada has regained its long-held title as the nation's fastest growing state.

"After the storm hit in August 2005, the bureau estimated the state lost 250,000 residents. Despite the most recent gain, the state is far from returning to its pre-Katrina population level of 4.5 million."

"The Census Bureau estimate is reached by measuring births, deaths and migration into and out of each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico."

"In Louisiana, the Census estimates a net increase of people moving into the state from other states of 29,000, accounting for more than half the jump."

"Nevada regained the title of fastest-growing state, having increased in population by 2.9 percent to 2.6 million. Nevada had held that title for 19 years in a row before being bumped off by Arizona last year. Arizona is the second-fastest-growing state according to the current estimate, with a population increase of 2.8 percent to 6.3 million."

Full Story: New Census Data Shows Louisiana Rebound
Source: The Washington Post, December 27, 2007
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