Population Growth By State

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1.FloridaFlorida1.91%
2.IdahoIdaho1.82%
3.South CarolinaSouth Carolina1.72%
4.TexasTexas1.59%
5.South DakotaSouth Dakota1.52%
6.MontanaMontana1.50%
7.DelawareDelaware1.35%
8.ArizonaArizona1.30%
9.North CarolinaNorth Carolina1.26%
10.UtahUtah1.25%
11.TennesseeTennessee1.19%
12.GeorgiaGeorgia1.16%
13.NevadaNevada1.00%
14.OklahomaOklahoma0.72%
15.MaineMaine0.59%
16.WashingtonWashington0.58%
17.ArkansasArkansas0.58%
18.New HampshireNew Hampshire0.56%
19.ColoradoColorado0.49%
20.AlabamaAlabama0.48%
21.WyomingWyoming0.33%
22.VirginiaVirginia0.30%
23.IndianaIndiana0.29%
24.NebraskaNebraska0.22%
25.WisconsinWisconsin0.21%
26.North DakotaNorth Dakota0.17%
27.MissouriMissouri0.13%
28.KentuckyKentucky0.13%
29.MinnesotaMinnesota0.10%
30.IowaIowa0.09%
31.ConnecticutConnecticut0.08%
32.VermontVermont0%
33.KansasKansas0%
34.MichiganMichigan0%
35.New JerseyNew Jersey-0.07%
36.OhioOhio-0.07%
37.AlaskaAlaska-0.08%
38.MassachusettsMassachusetts-0.11%
39.New MexicoNew Mexico-0.16%
40.MarylandMaryland-0.16%
41.CaliforniaCalifornia-0.29%
42.Rhode IslandRhode Island-0.30%
43.PennsylvaniaPennsylvania-0.31%
44.MississippiMississippi-0.32%
45.OregonOregon-0.38%
46.HawaiiHawaii-0.48%
47.West VirginiaWest Virginia-0.58%
48.LouisianaLouisiana-0.80%
49.IllinoisIllinois-0.82%
50.New YorkNew York-0.91%

The Dynamics of Population Change

The United States, with its vast landscapes and dizzying diversity, also exhibits substantial state-to-state differences when it comes to population growth. With a population estimated at 329 million in 2020, the U.S. saw an overall increase of 0.35% compared to 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This upward trajectory seems poised to continue beyond 2023, sustaining for several more decades. However, population dynamics tell a tale of stark regional variations. Some states saw impressive gains, while others struggled with population decline. Looking at the dataset for population growth between 2022 and 2023, some noteworthy patterns emerge. First, we observe states with the most significant growth largely concentrated in the South and the West. However, this growth is not uniform across all states within these regions.

  • Florida tops the population growth chart with a significant 1.91% rise, leading states like Idaho (1.82%), South Carolina (1.72%), Texas (1.59%), and South Dakota (1.52%). These top five states make up a mix of Southern and Western states, emphasizing these regions' growing appeal.
  • On the opposite end of the spectrum, negative growth figures in states like New York (-0.91%), Illinois (-0.82%), and Louisiana (-0.80%) underline the challenges faced by some Northeastern and Midwestern states.
  • It is remarkable that some states rebounded from population losses in 2020. Despite being amongst the 16 states that suffered population loss in 2020, areas like Connecticut and California saw positive changes in subsequent years.
  • Another interesting observation is the state of Utah, which, despite having a relatively smaller population, grew by 1.25%, underscoring the rapid expansion pacing in non-coastal Western states.
  • Notably, seven out of the ten states with the highest population growth are located in the southern region of the U.S, confirming the Census Bureau's findings of the South's increasing demographic significance.

States Growing the Most

Florida leads the charge in terms of population growth, revealing an impressive 1.91% upturn, thus marking it as the state with the highest growth rate in the country during this period. Florida's growth can be attributed to factors such as sunny weather, retirement-friendly communities, and a diverse economy. With a growth rate of 1.82%, Idaho holds the number two spot. The Gem State's strong economic performance, lower cost of living, and beautiful landscapes make it a rapidly attracting state for newcomers. South Carolina, registering a 1.72% rise, takes the third spot. Its southern charm, warm climate, and booming job market are compelling drivers for this growth. Texas, the Lone Star State, is not far behind and records a 1.59% growth rate due to its robust economy, lower taxes, and good quality education. In the fifth spot, we have South Dakota, which has seen a 1.52% increase in population. A healthy job market and cheaper cost of living contribute to South Dakota's growth. Other states recording high growth rates include Montana (1.50%), Delaware (1.35%), Arizona (1.30%), North Carolina (1.26%), and Utah (1.25%). All of these states showcase unique draws such as abundant outdoor activities, thriving employment opportunities, favorable tax structures, and high quality of life, allowing them to experience significant population increases. Top 10 States Growing the Most (2022-2023)

  1. Florida - 1.91%
  2. Idaho - 1.82%
  3. South Carolina - 1.72%
  4. Texas - 1.59%
  5. South Dakota - 1.52%
  6. Montana - 1.50%
  7. Delaware - 1.35%
  8. Arizona - 1.30%
  9. North Carolina - 1.26%
  10. Utah - 1.25%

States Growing the Least

Leading the pack with the most significant drop is New York, with a decrease of -0.91%. Close behind, Illinois experienced a decline of -0.82%, and Louisiana fell not far behind with a diminishment of -0.80%. These states' declining figures underscore the broader outflow of people from specific states in the Northeast and Midwest. Further on the list, West Virginia and Hawaii also showcased notable population decreases with reductions of -0.58% and -0.48%, respectively. Oregon, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and even California, renowned for its appeal, experienced negative growth rates as well. Each of these states reported decreases in population ranging from -0.38% to -0.29%, indicating noticeable changes for these states. The states with the least population growth are:

  1. New York: -0.91%
  2. Illinois: -0.82%
  3. Louisiana: -0.80%
  4. West Virginia: -0.58%
  5. Hawaii: -0.48%
  6. Oregon: -0.38%
  7. Mississippi: -0.32%
  8. Pennsylvania: -0.31%
  9. Rhode Island: -0.30%
  10. California: -0.29%

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Region ↕Population Growth ↕
Alabama iconAlabama0.48%
Alaska iconAlaska-0.08%
Arizona iconArizona1.30%
Arkansas iconArkansas0.58%
California iconCalifornia-0.29%
Colorado iconColorado0.49%
Connecticut iconConnecticut0.08%
Delaware iconDelaware1.35%
Florida iconFlorida1.91%
Georgia iconGeorgia1.16%
Hawaii iconHawaii-0.48%
Idaho iconIdaho1.82%
Illinois iconIllinois-0.82%
Indiana iconIndiana0.29%
Iowa iconIowa0.09%
Kansas iconKansas0%
Kentucky iconKentucky0.13%
Louisiana iconLouisiana-0.80%
Maine iconMaine0.59%
Maryland iconMaryland-0.16%
Massachusetts iconMassachusetts-0.11%
Michigan iconMichigan0%
Minnesota iconMinnesota0.10%
Mississippi iconMississippi-0.32%
Missouri iconMissouri0.13%
Montana iconMontana1.50%
Nebraska iconNebraska0.22%
Nevada iconNevada1.00%
New Hampshire iconNew Hampshire0.56%
New Jersey iconNew Jersey-0.07%
New Mexico iconNew Mexico-0.16%
New York iconNew York-0.91%
North Carolina iconNorth Carolina1.26%
North Dakota iconNorth Dakota0.17%
Ohio iconOhio-0.07%
Oklahoma iconOklahoma0.72%
Oregon iconOregon-0.38%
Pennsylvania iconPennsylvania-0.31%
Rhode Island iconRhode Island-0.30%
South Carolina iconSouth Carolina1.72%
South Dakota iconSouth Dakota1.52%
Tennessee iconTennessee1.19%
Texas iconTexas1.59%
Utah iconUtah1.25%
Vermont iconVermont0%
Virginia iconVirginia0.30%
Washington iconWashington0.58%
West Virginia iconWest Virginia-0.58%
Wisconsin iconWisconsin0.21%
Wyoming iconWyoming0.33%
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