Summary
The U.S. population grew by 0.5% from July 2024 to July 2025, adding 1.8 million people. This slow growth rate is mainly due to a decrease in immigration, as noted by the Census Bureau. Some U.S. states, like South Carolina and Texas, saw higher growth due to domestic moves and natural population changes.
Key Facts
- The U.S. population increased by 0.5% from July 2024 to July 2025.
- This growth added 1.8 million people to the U.S. population.
- The growth rate is the slowest since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- A decline in net international migration is the main reason for the slowdown.
- Net international migration fell from 2.7 million to 1.3 million.
- The growth rate in 2023-2024 was 1%, which was faster than in 2024-2025.
- South Carolina, Idaho, and North Carolina experienced the highest growth rates among states.
- Texas had a growth of 1.2%, driven by births, deaths, and some immigration.
- California, Hawai'i, New Mexico, Vermont, and West Virginia saw population decreases.
