Fastest Growing States in United States

CNN Money publishes its list of the fastest-growing states in the US. And for the 19th straight year, Nevada leads the list.

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December 22, 2005, 12:00 PM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen


According to the latest population estimate release by the U.S. Census Bureau, Nevada remains the fastest growing state in the country for 19th straight year. The other states that made the top ten list were Arizona,Idaho, Florida, Utah, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Delware, and Oregon. These states seems to attarct home buyers, who are moving to cities offering more moderately priced homes like Atlanta, Dallas, Jacksonville, Phoenix and Portland. California still remains the most populous state in 2005, followed by Texas and New York.

Thanks to Shilpa Ravande

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