The U.S. Census Bureau just released population estimates for counties and Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) across the United States.

Utah ranked as the third fastest growing state in the nation, only behind its neighbors Idaho and Nevada.

Not surprisingly, Many of Utah’s counties also grew at a rapid rate. However, Wasatch County was the only one to rank in the top 10 nationally for percentage growth in 2018.

Two of Utah’s MSAs ranked among the fastest growing metros in the country with St. George ranking third and the Provo-Orem MSA taking the number ten spot.

In general, the South took the most growth honors with Texas and Florida being the most notable states.