We’ve had a lot of projects in Texas, Utah, Nevada and Oklahoma. What do these states all have in common? Strong population growth. A growing population helps boost a state’s economy, fueling demand for homes, apartments and scores of goods and services provided by local businesses. In states with high population growth, franchises expand. New retailers set up shop. New restaurants open their doors. Builders add to their construction crews, and companies add new offices for new employees.
States with growing populations also tend to attract more out-of-state business expansion because companies have less difficulty finding good workers. Many times, these expansions in turn add to a state’s population growth as a number of people relocate for new jobs. So it’s no surprise then that Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas also have among the highest rates of employment growth in the country. Want to learn more about these superstar states? Check out this slide show.