By Cheryl Russell, American Consumers Newsletter

Between 2010 and 2014, the U.S. population as a whole grew 3.1 percent to 319 million, according to the Census Bureau's latest state population estimates. By state, growth ranged from a high of 9.7 percent in North Dakota to a small loss in one state: West Virginia's population fell by 0.2 percent during those years. These were the 10 fastest growing states from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014.

1. North Dakota, 9.7%
2. District of Columbia, 8.9%
3. Texas, 6.8%
4. Colorado, 6.1%
5. Utah, 6.1%
6. Florida, 5.5%
7. Nevada, 5.0%
8. Arizona, 5.0%
9. Washington, 4.7%
10. South Dakota, 4.5%