The Southeast Experienced 87% Of The U.S. Population Growth In 2023

The U.S. Census Bureau released their annual population trends data for 2023 yesterday. Americans continue to leave the northeast with the south experiencing the largest inflow of new residents; accounting for 87% of the nation’s growth in 2023.

Top 10 States by Numeric Growth: 2022 to 2023
1. Texas – 473,453
2. Florida – 365,205
3. North Carolina – 139,526
4. Georgia – 116,077
5. South Carolina – 90,600
6. Tennessee – 77,513
7. Arizona – 65,660
8. Virginia – 36,599
9. Colorado – 36,571
10. Utah – 36,498

Top 10 States by Percentage Growth: 2022 to 2023
1. South Carolina – 1.7%
2. Florida – 1.6%
3. Texas – 1.6%
4. Idaho – 1.3%
5. North Carolina – 1.3%
6. Delaware – 1.2%
7. District of Columbia – 1.2%
8. Tennessee – 1.1%
9. Utah – 1.1%
10. Georgia – 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau