"The number of people who are coming into the state from abroad has increased, the number of people leaving for other states has decreased," Hans Johnson of the Public Policy Institute of California explained. This indicates a notable change in California's population dynamics, marking a shift back toward growth as fewer residents opt to leave and more are moving in, altering the state's demographic landscape in a significant way.
According to Census Bureau data, California added 232,570 people during the year between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024. Although this figure is substantial for the western U.S., it still pales in comparison to the population changes seen in states like Florida and Texas, reflecting broader trends in state-to-state migration and population shifts within the country.
Citing census data, it's revealed that almost 1.8 million people relocated to the South from 2023 to 2024, marking a substantial demographic movement. This shift shows that while California is experiencing growth, the South is experiencing a larger influx overall, exemplified by significant population increases in states like Florida and Texas, demonstrating regional variations in growth trends.
The overall picture from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates this is the largest population growth the nation has seen since 2001, highlighting how demographic trends are constantly evolving in the U.S. while disparities exist, such as the underperformance of states like Mississippi, Vermont, and West Virginia, which faced population declines during the same timeframe.
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