Fact-check: “Is the population of South Carolina the fastest growing in the country?”
Verdict: Mostly True (88% confidence)
The U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimates, released January 27, 2026, explicitly ranked South Carolina #1 among all states in percentage population growth at 1.5% for July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025 — the most recent official annual comparison available. The qualifier is that 'fastest-growing' by percentage is correct, but South Carolina ranked only fifth by raw numeric growth, with Texas adding nearly five times as many people in absolute terms.
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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