Texas leads nation in population growth
In this article, we will be covering the 15 fastest declining states in the US. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis, you can move directly to the 5 Fastest Declining States in the US.
Population Dynamics Across the US
As reported by the US Census Bureau, the US resident population increased by 0.4% in 2022 after witnessing a historically low change between 2020 and 2021. The primary driver of this population growth was the net international migration which added 1,010,923 people to the country. Simultaneously, the most significant year-over-year increase in total births since 2007 was witnessed. The statistics indicated a return of the US to the pre-pandemic era.
Region-wise, the country’s South was the most populous and fastest-growing region in terms of population. The region received 1,282,675 residents as a result of net international migration of 414,740 and positive net domestic migration of 867,935. 153,601 residents were added to the West of the US. A natural increase of 154,405 was a major factor driving population growth in the region. On the contrary, the population in the Northeast and the Midwest dropped by 0.4% and 0.1% respectively, mostly as a result of negative net domestic migration.
State-Wise Analysis
Among all US states, the population grew the most numerically in Texas as represented by the numeric growth of 470,708 between 2021 and 2022. The state also qualifies as one of the states with a resident population of above 30 million. Florida came second while it witnessed a population increase of 416,754 but the state recorded the highest percentage increase of 1.9% in the country. Net migration mainly led to the state’s population growth.
New York depicted opposite statistics. The largest annual numeric as well as percent decline in population was witnessed in the state. This was majorly due to the net domestic migration of -299,557. Population decreases were seen in eighteen states in 2022. Six-figure declines in resident population were reported in the states of California and Illinois. Net domestic outmigration was responsible for the significant drops in the state populations.
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Texas and Florida both have conservative Republican leadership which leads to low taxes and increased economic growth. New York is the opposite.
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