ARKANSAS, USA — From July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022, 37 of the 75 counties in Arkansas gained population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The fastest-growing counties were in northwest or north-central Arkansas.
Madison County led with a population increase of 3.2%, followed by Benton County at 2.9% and Van Buren County at 2.2%.
To read more about the growing population in the state, our content partner, Arkansas Business has the full story here.
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