Arizona Again Ranks #2 in Population Growth
Recently released U.S. Census Bureau numbers for 2004 list Arizona with a 3.0 percent population growth, second only to Nevada's 4.1 pecent increase. This marks the Grand Canyon State's 11th consecutive year in the number two position nationally.
Four other western states ranked among the nation's top 10 growth states: Idaho (#4), Texas (#6), Utah (#7), and New Mexico (#10).
Arizona's population as of July, 2004 was 5.7 million persons. The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to provide its next population estimate in December, 2005.
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