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New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows where most people in each state moved to – and from – last year.
While most migration trends were regional, Florida was an outlier: It was the top destination for movers in several northern states. Here’s what else the data found:
Where people are moving to (and from)
The map below shows where most people in each state moved to – and from – from July 2024 to July 2025.
How many people live in the U.S.?
By the numbers:
The U.S. population is about 342 million, an increase of 1.8 million people between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. That 0.5% gain is one of the slowest rates in U.S. history and the slowest population growth since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.
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Net migration – or the difference between the number of people who moved into the U.S. and the number of people who left – added roughly 1.3 million people to the population. In 2024, net migration was more than 2.7 million in the U.S., a record high.
The sharp decline is attributed to President Donald Trump’s aggressive crackdown on immigration.
What they're saying:
"With births and deaths remaining relatively stable compared to the prior year, the sharp decline in net international migration is the main reason for the slower growth rate we see today," Christine Hartley, assistant division chief for Estimates and Projections at the Census Bureau, said in a statement.
What’s the fastest growing state?
Local perspective:
According to the Census Bureau, South Carolina’s population grew by nearly 80,000 people from July 2024 to July 2025, a 1.5% increase and the highest of any state.
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Idaho and North Carolina rounded out the top three states for population growth, followed by Texas and Utah.
Only five states saw their population decline. Those were California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Vermont and West Virginia.
All four U.S regions saw population growth between July 2024 and July 2025, but at a slower rate than in recent years. The Midwest was the only region where all states gained population.
The Source: This article includes information from the U.S. Census Bureau and previous FOX Local reporting. FOX's Megan Ziegler contributed.