Population

Demographic data, trends, and characteristics of the U.S. population.

Net Migration by State: 2025–2026 Rankings and Key Drivers

| Population |

The latest U.S. Census Bureau and moving-industry data show Americans continuing to relocate from high-cost coastal states to Sun Belt and Mountain West destinations. North Carolina recorded the largest net domestic migration gain in the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimates, while California posted the largest net domestic loss. Texas led in total net migration gain according to 2025 moving data, and the California-to-Texas corridor remained the nation’s busiest state-to-state flow.

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Racial and Ethnic Diversity by State: 2025 Census Estimates

| Race & Ethnicity |

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 population estimates, released in June 2026, provide updated state-level data on race and Hispanic origin from April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025. These estimates allow analysts to track racial and ethnic diversity across states, building on the 2020 Census diversity index. Hawaii, California, Nevada, and Maryland remain among the most diverse states, while Maine, Vermont, and West Virginia continue to have the lowest diversity levels.

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U.S. Population Growth by State: 2020–2025 Trends, Rankings, and Key Drivers

| Population Size & Growth |

Between 2020 and 2025, the U.S. population grew by more than 10 million people, with nearly three-quarters of that growth concentrated in the South. Idaho led all states with a 10.4% increase, followed by Florida (8.9%) and South Carolina (8.8%). This article breaks down the latest Census Bureau state population estimates, rankings, and the migration and economic forces behind the shifts.

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Population of Every U.S. State: 2025 Census Estimates, Rankings, and Trends

| Population Size & Growth |

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimates show California remains the most populous state with 39,355,309 residents, followed by Texas (31,710,000) and Florida (23,462,518). Wyoming is the least populous state with about 593,000 residents. This article provides a complete ranking, year-over-year changes, and analysis of state population trends from 2020 to 2025.

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U.S. Population: Size, Growth and Demographic Trends in 2025

| Population Size & Growth |

The U.S. population grew by 1.8 million people, or 0.5%, between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimates. This marks the slowest annual growth since the pandemic-era low of 0.2% in 2021. The slowdown was driven by a historic decline in net international migration, which fell from 2.7 million to 1.3 million.

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United States by the Numbers: Key National Statistics for 2025

| Population Size & Growth |

The United States had an estimated population of 341,784,857 as of July 1, 2025, up 3.1% from the April 1, 2020 Census base. Federal spending and revenue in fiscal year 2024 remained above pre-pandemic levels but below pandemic-era peaks. This article breaks down the most important national statistics, from population change to government finances, using the latest official data.

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