Despite declining births, Utah among fastest-growing states

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah was among the fastest-growing states in the nation last year, even though its families aren't having as many children as they used to.
The Beehive State came in third, behind neighboring Idaho, which had the most rapid expansion of any state. Nevada ranked second, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
"Utah continues to see a sustainable but strong rate of growth," said Pam Perlich, director of demographic research at the University of Utah's Kem C.