Overview

• The U.S. population grew by nearly 1% in 2024, reaching over 340 million residents, with immigration as the primary driver of growth.
• Net international migration added 2.8 million people, significantly influenced by a revised counting method that includes humanitarian admissions.
• Natural population growth, with births exceeding deaths by 519,000, remained a secondary contributor but below historical norms.
• Southern states, particularly Texas and Florida, led in population gains, with the South adding more residents than all other regions combined.
• California saw a rebound in population growth due to immigration gains, despite continued domestic migration losses to other states.