Population growth reflects national trends and reduced outmigration
A recent report has revealed that the population of the United States is on the rise, with several states experiencing significant growth. The report attributes this increase to a combination of national trends and reduced outmigration.
According to the report, the population of all 50 states and the District of Columbia has been analyzed. Texas emerged as the state with the highest population growth, with numbers soaring from 30,029,848 in July 2022 to 30,503,301 in 2023. Following closely behind is Florida, which witnessed its population grow from 22,245,521 in 2022 to 22,610,726 in 2023.
Top 10 states for population growth
In addition to Texas and Florida, several other states experienced notable population growth between 2022 and 2023. The top 10 states in terms of population growth are as follows:
- Texas
- Florida
- North Carolina
- Georgia
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Arizona
- Virginia
- Colorado
- Utah
Of these states, South Carolina and Florida were the fastest-growing, with population increases of 1.7% and 1.6%, respectively.
Population decline in certain states
While many states experienced growth, others faced a decline in population between 2022 and 2023. Eight states, including Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, saw a decrease in their population.
Notably, California experienced the highest gross population decrease, losing a staggering 75,423 residents. However, it is worth mentioning that the population losses in these states were lower than in the previous year. In 2023, the total population loss was estimated to be 249,161, compared to 509,789 in 2022.
Continued population decline in specific regions
Certain regions, such as the District of Columbia, continued to experience population decline between 2022 and 2023. However, the rate of decline has slowed, with a loss of approximately 14,422 residents, equivalent to 0.4%.
Overall, the recent data highlights the shifting population dynamics across the United States, with Texas and Florida leading the way in terms of growth. While some states face challenges in maintaining their populations, others are flourishing and attracting more residents.
