America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
Texas Population Passes the 30-Million Mark in 2022
Texas is now one of only two U.S. states with a population of 30 million or more: the nation?s second-most-populous state reached a population milestone by passing the 30-million threshold.
Texas?s population in 2022 was 30,029,572, second only to California (39,029,342), not surprising given its consistent place in recent years among the nation?s fastest-growing, largest-gaining states.
From 2000 to 2022, the population of 11 of Texas?s 254 counties more than doubled, according to July 1, 2022 population estimates released today.
The population of Texas, the largest in land area among the Lower 48 states, increased by 470,708 in 2022, continuing a steady uptick. From 2000 to 2022, the state gained 9,085,073 residents, more than any other state and almost 3 million more than Florida, the next largest-gaining state.
Continue reading?to learn more about:
- Growth among Texas counties
- How Texas population gains compare
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