The U.S. experienced a notable population surge last year, its strongest since 2001, largely fueled by an influx of immigrants. A recent analysis by the National Association of Realtors highlighted demographic trends using Census data, identifying the 15 fastest-growing states. Washington, DC, led with a 2.2% increase, followed by Florida at 2% and Texas at 1.8%. Smaller coastal states like New Jersey and Washington also saw significant gains. Migration and birth rates were essential to these trends, particularly in Utah, which ranked fourth for growth, reflecting domestic migration patterns.
Florida and Texas have been veritable migration magnets since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting movers from across the country, with growth rates of 2% and 1.8%.
Washington, DC, topped the list of the 15 states with the fastest growth in population, which went up by 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
Texas had the second-largest population in the U.S. in 2024 at 31.3 million and is projected to become the largest state by population by 2045.
Migration trends and birth rates indicate that Utah was the fourth fastest-growing state, with a population rise of 1.8% last year, driven by domestic migration.
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