Fact-check: “Is the population of South Carolina the fastest growing in the country?”
Verdict: True (92% confidence)
The U.S. Census Bureau's most recent Vintage 2025 estimates (released February 2026) show South Carolina's population grew 1.5% between July 2024 and July 2025 — the highest percentage growth rate of any state, ahead of Idaho at 1.4% and North Carolina at 1.3%. This is the authoritative, current official ranking, and it directly supports the claim.
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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