OMAHA — According to newly released Census estimates, Nebraska’s population has topped 2 million, and a key driver was a jump in international migrants.

As of July, the estimated number of people in the state was 2,005,465.

That’s a one-year addition of 17,601 Huskers. At an annual growth of 0.88%, Nebraska ranked as the 17th fastest-growing state in data released Thursday, according to Josie Schafer of the Center for Public Affairs Research, the state’s liaison to the Census Bureau.

“It’s strong growth, better than expected,” said Schafer. “We’ve been pretty slow growth from the million to 2 million mark.”

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