Population drops and gains in every state

The Census Bureau released population estimates for 2025. Most states gained population, but a few states saw more people move out than move in, with births not enough to compensate. The chart below shows the shifts since 2020.

Change by state

Difference in population in 2025 compared to 2020. Bars are sized by percentage and total change.

By percentage, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and West Virginia decreased in population the most since 2020. By total change, New York and California decreased by about 200,000 people each. Population in Louisiana, Illinois, and Mississippi also dropped.

Idaho went the other direction with the largest increase over 10%. Texas and Florida populations increased the most by total: 2.56 million and 1.92 million, respectively.

Given the current policies, I suspect similar trends over the next few years.