WASHINGTON--New population figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau ranks Illinois in the top five most populated states, according to the 2010 Census. Arizona remains the fastest growing state in the nation.
The top five biggest states are California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.
The top five smallest states are Wyoming, Vermont, North Dakota, Alaska, and South Dakota.
Lynn Sweet is a columnist and the Washington Bureau Chief for the 
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