(Curious that the usual suspect didn't provide it here...for some reason.)


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U.S. Population Change by State (2020–2025)

Between April 2020 and July 2025, the U.S. population grew by 3.1%, adding about 10.27 million people Visual Capitalist. The South region saw the fastest growth at 6.0%, followed by the West (1.9%), Midwest (1.1%), and Northeast (0.7%) Visual Capitalist.

States with the Largest Gains

Idaho – +10.4% growth, +190,610 residents; fastest growth in the nation Visual Capitalist.

Florida – +8.9%, +1,924,311 residents; largest absolute gain after Texas Visual Capitalist.

South Carolina – +8.8%, +452,024 residents Visual Capitalist.

Texas – +8.8%, +2,560,323 residents Visual Capitalist.

Utah – +8.2%, +267,303 residents Visual Capitalist.

North Carolina – +7.2%, +756,576 residents Visual Capitalist.

Delaware – +7.1%, +70,002 residents Visual Capitalist.

Arizona – +6.5%, +465,714 residents Visual Capitalist.

Tennessee – +5.8%, +402,757 residents Visual Capitalist.

Nevada – +5.7%, +176,595 residents Visual Capitalist.

Key drivers: Remote work trends, warmer climates, and tax advantages have drawn many to states like Florida, Texas, and Idaho. California and New York, with high housing costs, have seen net out-migration Visual Capitalist.

States with the Largest Losses

California – –200,000+ residents; high living costs and shifting work opportunities are key factors Visual Capitalist.

New York – –200,000+ residents; similar affordability issues Visual Capitalist.

Puerto Rico, Hawaii, West Virginia – also saw declines in population share FlowingData.

Other notable losses: Louisiana, Illinois, Mississippi, Vermont, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Kansas, Wisconsin, Maryland, Iowa, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Missouri, Wyoming, Connecticut, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Indiana, New Jersey, Nebraska, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Maine, Washington, Colorado, Oklahoma, Georgia, South Dakota, Montana, Nevada, Tennessee, Arizona, Delaware, North Carolina, Utah, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, Idaho FlowingData.
Regional Trends
South: 6.0% growth; five of the top 10 gainers are in the South Visual Capitalist.

West: 1.9% growth; includes Utah, Arizona, Nevada.

Midwest: 1.1% growth; includes North Carolina, Tennessee.

Northeast: 0.7% growth; includes Delaware, New York, New Jersey.

Summary: The U.S. population is shifting toward the South and West, with rapid growth in states like Idaho, Florida, and Texas, while California and New York are losing residents to more affordable states. This migration is reshaping regional demographics, housing markets, and economic landscapes.