RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,122
Fastest growing, US counties · 2000
US counties ranked by population growth from the 1990 census to 2000. Douglas County, Colorado leads at +191.0%. 3,122 counties qualify in total. Colorado carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
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USUnited States281,421,906+14.8%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest population growth?
Douglas County, Colorado ranks #1 with +191.0% (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by population growth?
Douglas County, Colorado, Forsyth County, Georgia, Elbert County, Colorado, Henry County, Georgia, Park County, Colorado.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,122 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census data.
How is population growth measured?
Percent change in population from the prior decennial census. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.