Texas and Florida Experience Population Growth, While New York and California Decline

Texas has experienced the largest population increase among U.S. states, adding an estimated 473,453 people in the past year, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a population of 30,503,301, Texas is now the second most populous state, trailing only California. Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia also saw significant population growth, while New York and California experienced declines. Texas ranks as the third-fastest-growing state in terms of percentage change, with a 1.58% increase.