US population growth slows sharply
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New data shows Washington has topped 8 million residents. International migration drove most of the gains, though net international migration declined in 2025, writes FYI Guy.
The data contained continued alarming trends in birthrates and some surprising regions that are gaining population.
The Lone Star State is the fourth fastest-growing in the U.S., but population growth slowed compared to previous years.
Michigan increased its population by an estimated 27,922 residents between July 2024 and June 2025. The latest figures put Michigan at an estimated 10,127,884 residents, up 0.27% from the July 2024 estimate of 10,099,962 residents.
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square's Greg Bishop delves into the latest U.S. Census estimates for Illinois ' population that shows a third year of growth, but international migration into the state continues to outpace the domestic migration out of the state.