U.S. Population Growth Hits 23-Year High, Driven by Immigration

The Census Bureau reports that international migration accounted for 84% of the 3.3 million population increase in 2024, marking the fastest growth rate since 2001.

The U.S. population grew by nearly 1% in 2024, reaching over 340 million residents, with immigration as the primary driver of growth.
Net international migration added 2.8 million people, significantly influenced by a revised counting method that includes humanitarian admissions.
Natural population growth, with births exceeding deaths by 519,000, remained a secondary contributor but below historical norms.
Southern states, particularly Texas and Florida, led in population gains, with the South adding more residents than all other regions combined.
California saw a rebound in population growth due to immigration gains, despite continued domestic migration losses to other states.