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, directly confirm that South Carolina had the highest percentage population growth of any state — 1.5% from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025 — making it the nation's fastest-growing state. Idaho (1.4%) and North Carolina (1.3%) were the next closest. This is the most current official comparative ranking available as of August 2026.
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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