RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,131
Fastest growing, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by population growth from the 2010 census to 2020. McKenzie County, North Dakota leads at +131.2%. 3,131 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOPULATION GROWTHVS 2000
USUnited States331,449,281+7.7%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest population growth?
McKenzie County, North Dakota ranks #1 with +131.2% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by population growth?
McKenzie County, North Dakota, Williams County, North Dakota, Hays County, Texas, Dallas County, Iowa, Comal County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,131 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is population growth measured?
Percent change in population from the prior decennial census. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.