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Texas and North Carolina Top in Population Growth

March 19th, 2013

Demographer Wendell Cox released an analysis of population data for major metropolitan areas. He compared populations in 2012 to those of 2000. Six of the top ten fastest growing cities, in percentage terms, are in Texas and North Carolina, led by Raleigh's 48% growth during that time period. The Phoenix area was also included as number seven, having grown 32% over those twelve years.