Vernal among fastest growing ‘micropolitan’ areas

Census » E. Utah population center is booming.

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Most of that growth was above the 0.75 percent national average.

Perlich said most of the growth is from Utah’s high birth rate, but some also comes from a strong economy attracting immigrants.Stringfellow also noted the employment draw, adding, "Utah is still experiencing the second fastest [job] growth in the country at 3 percent."

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