Pennsylvania is losing one U.S. congressional seat, declining from 18 to 17 representatives, based on the first set of 2020 Census population figures released on Monday. Six states are gaining seats, led by Texas, which is adding two.
Pennsylvania has lost 19 seats since the 1920 Census, the largest loss of representation among any state.
| State | 2011 | 2021 | Change in seats, 2010-20 | Chg, 1920-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| States gaining seats | ||||
| Texas | 36 | 38 | +20 | |
| Colorado | 7 | 8 | +4 | |
| Florida | 27 | 28 | +24 | |
| Montana | 1 | 2 | ±0 | |
| North Carolina | 13 | 14 | +4 | |
| Oregon | 5 | 6 | +3 | |
| States losing seats | ||||
| California | 53 | 52 | +41 | |
| New York | 27 | 26 | −17 | |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | 17 | −19 | |
| Illinois | 18 | 17 | −10 | |
| Ohio | 16 | 15 | −7 | |
| Michigan | 14 | 13 | ±0 | |
| West Virginia | 3 | 2 | −4 | |
