Based
on recent trends and population projections, California, Texas, and
Florida remain the top three most populous U.S. states for 2026. Growth is
driven largely by southern and western states, with states like Georgia, North
Carolina, and Arizona continuing to see significant population increases.
Top
20 Most Populous U.S. States (Projected 2026)
Based on 2024-2025 growth data, the top 20 states by population are expected to
be:
California (approx.
39M+)
Texas (approx.
31M+)
Florida (approx.
23M+)
New
York (approx. 19M+)
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Georgia
North
Carolina
Michigan
New
Jersey
Virginia
Washington
Arizona
Tennessee
Massachusetts
Indiana
Missouri
Maryland
Wisconsin
Key factors shaping this ranking include rapid growth in Texas and Florida, while California, despite out-migration, maintains the top spot.
Based
on current projections and data for 2026, the following are the top 20 U.S.
states by population. While
California remains the most populous state, Texas and Florida continue to see the fastest significant growth.
California:
39,896,400
Texas:
32,416,700
Florida:
24,306,900
New
York: 20,127,000
Pennsylvania:13,200,800
Illinois:
12,549,689
Ohio:
11,785,935
Georgia:11,029,227
North
Carolina: 10,835,491
Michigan:
10,037,261
New
Jersey: 9,290,841
Virginia:
8,715,698
Washington:
7,812,880
Arizona:
7,431,344
Tennessee:
7,126,489
Massachusetts:
7,001,399
Indiana:
6,862,199
Missouri:
6,196,156
Maryland:
6,180,253
Wisconsin: 5,910,955
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Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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