Ranked: The 10 Most Populous U.S. States by Resident Population

Figures reflect resident population counts for the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia and do not include territories. The Vintage 2025 estimates are released annually and represent population change between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, incorporating births, deaths, and net international and domestic migration.
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