Map shows states losing the most people, according to new census data

Across the U.S., population growth slowed but was still up 1.8 million or 0.5 percent from 2024 to 2025.

The states growing – and shrinking – the fastest, according to Census estimates

Nearly every state saw their population increase last year.

How fast each state's population grew or shrank last year, mapped

Newly released Census Bureau data showed South Carolina had the highest percentage increase in its population from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025.

Map reveals states with largest population growth

South Carolina, Idaho, North Carolina and Texas have seen some of the biggest population increases.

U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge

New census estimates show the effects of falling birthrates and President Trump’s anti-immigration policies. As his term ...
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The demographic dilemma: 8 states with negative population growth

The United States has enjoyed some level of population growth virtually every year for more than a century. But that doesn't mean every state is always growing in lockstep. Here's a for-instance: ...