Benton County Among Fastest Growing Areas in Nation...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Benton County is still among the fastest growing areas in the nation…..

As of July 1, 2008, Benton County is the 58th fastest growing county in the country over the past eight years since the 2000 Census, growing 36.8%. Additionally, the Bentonville School District has grown more than 80% since 2000. Washington County, as well as the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metro area has followed the same pattern of growth.

NW Arkansas growth has slowed slightly in the past three years, but still maintains a “healthy growth rate” of over 3%. The increases can be attributed to the growth of the business community, including Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt and the companies that support the major industries. Growth estimates are based on birth, death, tax, military and Medicare records.

The area’s growth affects schools, city infrastructure and emergency services, however it also means a higher tax base to pay for needs. Currently, the area is looking to work on roadways to fight congestion that has occurred as a result of the development in the area. Hospitals are also being relocated and expanded to accommodate growth. There will be another Census in 2010…….

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