Two South Dakota cities saw double-digit population growth

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Harrisburg’s population grew by almost 1,000 more people between 2022 and 2023, making its 12 percent population growth again the fastest in the state.

That’s not an unusual ranking for Harrisburg, which has grown by 38 percent since 2000, according to an analysis of Census data by The Dakota Scout.

But Harrisburg’s place as the state’s fastest growing city could be challenged in the next year or two. Box Elder, the second-fastest growing city from 2022 to 2023, came in second with 10 percent growth, more than 1,300 new residents in one year.

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