Warren County is the 4th fastest growing county in Iowa! |
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Warren County is the 4th fastest growing
county in Iowa!
Warren County continues to be one of the fastest growing counties in Iowa. The county moved up from the state’s 5th fastest growing population to the 4th fastest. The county grew 10.8% from the 2000 census to July 1, 2008. Just during the last year alone the population surged 1.4% compared to the state’s growth of .6%. The counties population grew from 40,671 to 45,059 so far during this decade. If current trends continue Warren County could surpass 50,000 people by 2015.
The population boom in Warren County is affecting the county’s rank within Iowa. Warren County was ranked the 15th most populous county in the year 2000. As of July 1, 2008 Warren County jumped to the 12th most populous county and is catching up to number 11.
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