OMAHA- Nebraska saw steady population growth over the past decade, helping the state preserve its three seats in Congress and pass West Virginia to become the country's 37th largest state. Nebraska's official headcount is 1,961,504 and was on pace with the national growth rate since 2010. This is the first time the state has moved up in rankings since 1900. Iowa only saw a 4.7% growth rate but will keep its 4 congressional seats.

West Virginia was one of seven states to lose seats. Also losing seats were California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Texas gained two seats, while Colorado, Montana, Florida, North Carolina and Oregon gained one each.

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