Saturday, November 1, 2008

Utah's Growth Outpaces The Nation

Utah's growth outpaces the nation
Utah population growth from 2006-07 was 3.2 percent while U.S. population growth was only 0.9 percent during the same time period.
Utah population growth from 2007-08 is expected to be 3.1 percent. U.S. population growth is only expected to be 0.9 percent for the same period.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Utah ranked third among states with a population growth rate of 2.6 percent from 2006 to 2007. The U.S. rate of growth was 1 percent.
Source: Utah Population Estimates Committee, Global InsightSource: Economic data chart from the state of UtahSource: 2008 Economic Report to the Governor