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) explicitly named South Carolina 'the Nation's Fastest-Growing State,' recording a 1.5% population increase from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025 — the highest percentage growth of any state. Idaho was second at 1.4% and North Carolina third at 1.3%. This ranking is by percentage growth; by raw numerical increase, Texas led with 391,243 new residents, while South Carolina ranked fifth at 79,958.
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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