Local governments use estimates to locate services, and estimates are used by the private sector to locate businesses. These statistics use administrative data to estimate population change between census years, using the decennial census count as a starting point. The Census Bureau produces population estimates each year, allowing the public to gauge the growth and demographic composition of the nation, states and communities. On July 1, 2014, Puerto Rico had an estimated population of 3.5 million, a decline of 47,000, or 1.3 percent, from one year earlier. In addition to the 50 states and the District of Columbia, the new statistics also include estimates for Puerto Rico. The United States as a whole saw its population increase by 2.4 million to 318.9 million, or 0.75 percent. Each of the 10 fastest-growing states was in the South or West with the exception of North Dakota. Its population increased 2.2 percent, followed by the 1.7 percent growth in Nevada and Texas. North Dakota was the nation’s fastest-growing state over the last year. Although the list of the 10 most populous states overall was unchanged, two other states did change positions, as North Carolina moved past Michigan to take the ninth spot.Īnother milestone took place in Georgia (ranked 8th), which saw its population surpass 10 million for the first time. The population of New York increased by 51,000 to 19.7 million.Ĭalifornia remained the nation’s most populous state in 2014, with 38.8 million residents, followed by Texas, at 27.0 million. Florida’s population grew by 293,000 over this period, reaching 19.9 million. Census Bureau state population estimates released today.
By adding an average of 803 new residents each day between Jand July 1, 2014, Florida passed New York to become the nation’s third most populous state, according to U.S.