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2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points For more information on the population growth rankings, including the full list, readers can refer to the source, KTVU FOX 2 News, for further details on the 2025 population growth leaderboard. These regions are the South and the Rocky Mountains, indicating a shift in population towards these areas.
Recent population changes in the US reveal a trend in where people are choosing to live. The top five states for population growth are located in two main regions.
These regions are the South and the Rocky Mountains, indicating a shift in population towards these areas.
For more information on the population growth rankings, including the full list, readers can refer to the source, KTVU FOX 2 News, for further details on the 2025 population growth leaderboard.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
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