Overview

• Texas and Florida saw the largest population growth in the US in 2023, with Texas adding 473,453 people and Florida adding 365,205.
• New York and California experienced the largest population declines, losing 101,984 and 75,423 residents respectively.
• The South accounted for 87% of the US's population growth in 2023, with South Carolina having the highest growth rate at 1.7%.
• Immigration was a significant driver of population growth, with the US adding 1.1 million people from international migration, the highest number in over two decades.
• The decrease in deaths also contributed to population growth, with about 300,000 fewer deaths in 2023 compared to the previous year.