The U.S. Census Bureau on Monday released 2019 population estimates that showed Florida continues to be one of the fastest-growing states in the country. Here are some key comparisons:
10 STATES WITH THE LARGEST POPULATIONS:
- California: 39,512,223
- Texas: 28,995,881
- Florida: 21,477,737
- New York: 19,453,561
- Pennsylvania: 12,801,989
- Illinois: 12,671,821
- Ohio: 11,689,100
- Georgia: 10,617,423
- North Carolina: 10,488,084
- Michigan: 9,986,857
10 STATES WITH TOP NUMERIC GROWTH FROM 2018 TO 2019
- Texas: 367,215
- Florida: 233,420
- Arizona: 120,693
- North Carolina: 106,469
- Georgia: 106,292
- Washington: 91,024
- Colorado: 67,449
- South Carolina: 64,558
- Tennessee: 57,543
- Nevada: 52,815
10 STATES WITH TOP GROWTH RATES FROM 2018 TO 2019
- Idaho: 2.1 percent
- Nevada: 1.7 percent
- Arizona: 1.7 percent
- Utah: 1.7 percent
- Texas: 1.3 percent
- South Carolina: 1.3 percent
- Washington: 1.2 percent
- Colorado: 1.2 percent
- Florida: 1.1 percent
- North Carolina: 1 percent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates are as of July 1, 2019.
