The State of Arizona ranked fourth in population growth as thousands of people moved to the state over the past year, according to the latest report from U.S. Census Bureau.
The report showed that Arizona’s population increased by 122,770
It is interesting to note that the Grand Canyon State’s population growth ranked fourth in both numeric and percentage rate.
Gov. Ducey says Arizona is an “unbeatable place to live”
“In the game of states, people vote with their feet, and Arizona is winning. With our high quality of life, growing economy and abundance of new jobs, and some of the best schools in the nation, Arizona continues to prove itself as an unbeatable place to live, raise a family and retire,” said Governor Doug Ducey in a statement.
Arizona’s population growth is behind California, Florida, and Texas when it comes to numeric rate. The Golden State added 157,696 people, the Sunshine State added 322,513 people, and the Lone Star State added 379,128 people in the same period.
