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CdA 2nd Fastest Growing Metro Area

Posted by DFO

March 19, 2009 12:43 p.m. • 1 comment

Idaho Falls was the fastest-growing metropolitan area in Idaho between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2008, according to estimates released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Idaho Falls grew 3.2 percent in the year to 122,995 residents. Coeur d’Alene was second, growing 2.4 percent to 137,475 residents. Boise, the state’s largest population center, grew 2.2 percent to 599,753 residents. Pocatello grew 1.1 percent, and Lewiston 0.8 percent/Twin Falls Times-News. More here.

Question: Are you concerned re: population growth in your North Idaho community?

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Stickman on March 19 at 8:51 p.m.
Yes. Please don’t come here anymore.

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