Fact-check: “Is the population of South Carolina the fastest growing in the country?”
Verdict: True (95% confidence)
The U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimates, released January 27, 2026, show South Carolina's population grew 1.5% between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025 — the highest percentage growth rate of any state in the country. Idaho came in second at 1.4% and North Carolina third at 1.3%. No post-Vintage 2025 revision to state growth rankings has been found as of August 15, 2026.
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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