Despite the large land surface area, the state has an estimated 2019 population of 4.25 million. In fact, it has been called “a small town with a very long main street.” It is landlocked, with a landscape that is not as livable as other states. The latest census estimates the population of Arizona to be around 7,275,070 people in 2019, indicating a growth rate of about 1.44% from the 2018 population of 7,171,646 people. The largest city in Nevada is Las Vegas, with a population of 664,304 people. The state has seven counties under 5,000 residents: Worth County, Mercer County, Knox County, and Holt County. Here is a list of the top ten least populated states in the country: As of summer 2019, the population of the United States is approximately 330 million. The only area in the US less populated than Alaska is the District of Columbia, with the difference being less than 25,000 people! Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River. This calculation meant that there was a small increase of 2.5% since the 2000 census. This page features all the files containing Vintage 2019 state population totals and components of change. Though Pennsylvania has a small land surface area, its population density is relatively high, as most of the Eastern states. Wichita, for example, boasts a population of almost 400,000 residents and is home to the states’ largest airport: Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. The first three to become states were Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, joining in 1787; the final three were Arizona (1912), Alaska (1959) and Hawaii (1959). Wisconsin’s 2019 population is estimated to be 5,832,661 with a growth rate of 0.33%. With Vermont’s population being small, there is no surprise in the absence of major urban areas. Known as the Empire State, New York is among the most populated states in the country, with a population of 19,491,339. At the start of the 1900s, there were only two million people here. It is the 25th largest state in the United States in terms of population. North Dakota is currently experiencing one of the highest growth rates in the United States, second only to the District of Columbia, and estimates show that the state’s population will break 800,000 by 2020. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure (gender, age groups, age distribution, »race«, ethnicity). States Ranked by Population Density (people per square mile of land area) See the Area Measurement section of the U.S. Census’s Census 2000 Geographic Definitions page for definitions of Size, Land Area, and Water Area. Hawaii’s population is currently estimated at around 1,416,589, making it the 41st most populated state in the US. These current calculations equate to 108 people per square mile, which is higher than the US average of 87 people per square mile. It ranks 49th on the list, with 734,002 residents. The United States, which is home to a population of over 300 million people, has many large cities with populations in excess of a million. The state is divided into 23 counties, 16 of which border tidal water. Sitting along the US-Mexico border in the South Central part of the country is the largest of the 48 states, Texas. This figure indicates over 15% growth since the 2010 census estimate of 18,845,785 people. Since the 2010 census, California has experienced a 6.5% growth rate. This current trend is even threatening to cause housing shortages and increased traffic! Maryland may be one of the smallest states in the country, but it is certainly no small matter. Wyoming is the least populated state in the United States followed by Vermont & Alaska. Still, another way to view electoral representation is to see how the distribution of electoral votes compares to the distribution of eligible voters among states. Its capital is Juneau … As such, even the areas with populations below 100 inhabitants are considered cities in North Dakota. Pennsylvania’s current growth rate is just 0.24%, ranking 42nd in the nation. If California were a country, it would have the eighth largest economy in the world and the 36th highest population! The average population in each state is 5,763,868 people. The large urban areas have a population density that can reach over 5,000 people per square mile! These are the largest counties in Texas; both counties have current growth rates of more than 10%. Its population is estimated at 452,061, which is nearly twice that of the state’s capital, Lincoln. Of its 11 Metropolitan Statistical Areas, the most populous include Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and Richmond-Petersburg. Like North Dakota, the geographical elements do not allow for mass urban settlement. In 2019, Washington, D.C. had the highest population density in the United States, with 11,570 people per square mile. However, there are some exceptions, such as Illinois, which is in the Midwest but has a high population, mainly centered in the Chicago area. The last confirmed population numbers were in 2010’s census, with a population of 5,310,843, indicating a population growth of 6.5%. Populations of each state in the United States of America. Average population density 434.9 people per square mile. It has nearly 40 million residents, comprising a whopping 12% of the country’s population. In 2010, the last nationwide census revealed that, for the first time in the state of Virginia’s history, it had exceeded 8 million in population, Virginia’s 2019 estimated population of 8.57 million, is a 380,000 increase over that number. Surprisingly, despite the presence of the massive cities of New York City and Chicago, both New York and Illinois are experiencing negative population growths. With 1.3 million people, Salt Lake City is the largest metropolitan area. The weather here is also legendary, with plenty of high temperatures and sunshine year-round. Generally, states that are around the country’s border – West Coast, East Coast, and southern states – are the most populous. Its mountain ranges, deserts, and abundant forests make for difficult residential terrain. With a population density of only 22 people per square mile for all 82,747 square miles of it, Idaho is only home to approximately 1.79 million US residents. The state capital, Des Moines, is the most populated city in the state, with a population over 217,400 people, and was once designated as the Wealthiest City in America. Despite this growth, Colorado still has a below average population density even though the state itself is the eighth largest state in the USA. Jacksonville alone has a population of over 900,000 people, which is more than the populations of Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Alaska, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. California, Texas & New York account for 27% of the population in the United States. Only three of Vermont’s nine incorporated cities have more than 10,000, the largest being Burlington with over 42,000 residents, followed by South Burlington with 18,791 people. Kentucky, which was previously a part of Virginia, became its own territory and has now grown and developed to become the 26th most populated state in the U.S. with a population of 4,484,047 people. Though in terms of landmass, Utah is the 13th largest state, the many uninhabited areas could contribute to its rank of 34th post populous. Arizona has seen significant growth since the 2010 census, with figures demonstrating a 13.54% growth rate. A small number of the population lives in rural areas, and the rural culture of Nevada is incredibly different from that of the metropolitan areas such as Reno and Las Vegas. Counties with 6 or fewer people per square mile are designated as frontier counties, and forty-six of Montana’s fifty-six counties fall into this category. With a population of 936,961, Shelby County is Tennessee’s most populous county; next is Davidson County with 691,243 people followed by Knox County occupying 461,860 residents. By far, the most populous state in the United States is California. The last official census results from 2010 indicated a population of 1.05, which means the community in Rhode Island has been increasing since, although the population did show a decrease of 0.05% from 2018 to 2019. Virginia has a surface area of 42,775 square miles, with 202.6 people over a square mile, making it 14th in terms of density and 12th in terms of the population thanks to its 8,571,946 residents. It is estimated to have a population of about 6,718,616, demonstrating a growth rate of around 0.4% from the 2018 estimate and making up just over 2% of the U.S. population as a whole. Utah’s surface area is 84,899 square miles, with an average of 33.6 people per square mile, while Salt Lake City has 1,666 people per square mile. It is actually the most populated state on the East Coast and the fourth most populated state in the country. States that have a lot of tech jobs that employ young people, such as Washington State and California, are experiencing higher-than-average population growth. Providence County’s population is estimated to be 646,084 people, and this county is the only one that has shown growth from 2018 to 2019. As required by the United States Constitution, a census has been conducted every 10 years since 1790. This tiny state only has five counties: Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport, and Bristol County. That estimate shows an approximate growth of 0.58% since 2010. Though Wyoming is at a 1.13% growth rate, its estimated population of 2019 is only up slightly from the census taken in 2010. Next in line is Texas, which has about 29 million residents; however, Texas has a growth rate of 1.34% per year, while California’s growth rate is less than half of that at 0.48%. The counties in Kentucky show an interesting mix of growth and decline, though the state shows an overall growth rate in terms of population. The census of 2010 showed a community of 5,686,986, and the population for 2019 is 5.83 million. ; the United States 2020 population is estimated at 331,002,651 people at mid year according to UN data. Natural beauty abounds here too, with Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and Big Sur. The 2016 estimated population of 6, 600, 2996, suggest that Tennessee’s population is still growing; the current growth rate is 0.86%. The largest city in South Carolina is Charleston, with a population of 140,178, followed closely by the capital, Columbia, with a population of 135,299. This area is unique in that commuters from surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city’s daytime population to more than one million during the workweek, though the actual residential population according to the 2019 census is 711,571. South Carolina’s population was estimated to be approximately 5.15 million in 2019, up from 5.08 million in 2018, ranking it 18th in terms of growth in the nation and the 24th most populated state in the country. The smallest city, Eastport, is actually the easternmost city in the United States. This number represents an approximate growth of 3.12% from the 2010 census estimated population. The population density in the state of Florida, which is 404 people per square mile, is over 4.5 times the national average. Their numbers of inhabitants do not directly correspond to their sizes. The estimate represented an impressive 14.5% increase in the estimated population from a decade earlier. The metropolitan cities, however, are quickly growing. The least populated city in Idaho, Warm River, has a staggering population of three. Nebraska’s counties continue to report declining numbers as the more urban areas experience growth. So, it should be no surprise that they have very different population estimates. Honolulu is the largest city and county in Hawaii, claiming nearly 350,399 people of Oahu on its own. Also known as the Bluegrass State, Kentucky is the 36th largest state in area, covering 39,728 square miles. It is currently the ninth most densely populated state in the country, with a density of 286 people per square mile. Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina with a population of 827,097 residents, making it almost exactly the same population size as South Dakota. Little Rock serves as the state’s capital and is the state’s largest city in terms of population, with almost 200,000 residents. As of 2019, this state had an estimated population of 10.02 million people and accounted for about 3% of the U.S. population, showing a population growth rate of approximately 1.45% from 2010’s figure of 9,877,535. The population of Maine is estimated to be 1,342,097 people, up about 1.09% from the 2010 census estimate. Situated along the Eastern seaboard, Connecticut is one of the six states that comprise the American “New England.” This state is a rare case that has experienced consistent decreases in population since the 2010 census. Missouri’s current population estimate ranks it as the 18th most populated state in the country, though the population is unevenly spread. Interestingly, Ohio’s cities vary significantly in terms of growth and population. The 35th largest state in the union is Virginia. California is a relatively young state even though it has the largest number of older residents: Only 14.3% of the state’s total population was age 65 or older in 2018. California, Texas & New York account for 27% of the population in the United States. However, the county with the most significant decline was Martin County with a decrease of 12.31%, though its population is only 11,323 and not likely to profoundly impact the overall state population. This figure accounts for a population density of 625 people per square mile – over seven times the national average! This figure does make it the least densely populated state in New England, however. So why is California home to so many? The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation’s 2nd and 5th most populated urban areas respectively, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents. The least populated city in Minnesota is Rush City, with a population of only 3,186 residents. Its current population ranks it as the 47th most populated state in the country, behind Delaware. This number shows small growth of 1.3% from the 2018 population of 702,455. California has the largest population in the United States followed by Texas and Florida. Nevada’s capital, Carson City, with a population of 54,521, is classified as an independent city and does not belong to any of the state’s seventeen counties. Idaho is one of the largest states in the US, though its population does not match its landmass. The largest city in Puerto Rico is the island’s capital, San Juan. The total area of Illinois is over 57,900 square miles with a population density of 230 people per square mile, though most of the population is heavily concentrated in the northeastern area of the state, in the metropolitan area of Chicago. The state of Georgia is divided into 159 counties in total; that amount is almost more than any other state except for Texas, which has 254 counties. Only one city in the state has a population of over 300,000: Omaha. In 2010, the last nationwide census showed that Utah’s population was 2,763,885, a 20% increase from the numbers recorded in the 2000 census. Surprisingly, Illinois is one of the four states that have shown a decrease from the 2010 consensus and the 2018 consensus. In terms of landmass, however, Kansas is the 13th largest state, covering over 81,800 square miles. The Illinois population is estimated to be about 12,700,381 people as of 2019, indicating a negative growth rate of 0.32% from 2018’s estimate of 12,741,080. These are Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. Massachusetts classifies its municipalities as cities or towns, and with this structure, the smallest town in the state is Gosnold in Dukes County with a population of only 75 people. The resident population is all who live in the state at the time of the Census count, including both citizen and noncitizen residents, and both adults and children. Capital: Austin. Scott County showed the most substantial growth rate of 18.51% with a population size of 56,000. Tallahassee, the state capital, has a population of almost 200,000 people. Milwaukee and Dane counties have 952,085 and 536,416 people, respectively, which make them Wisconsin’s largest counties. The state of Washington has over 7.3 million inhabitants, placing it as the 13th most populous city in the country. Despite being the 6th smallest state in the country in size, Massachusetts is one of the most populated states in the U.S. Its population is estimated to be around 6.94 million, up from the 6.54 million estimate from the 2010 census. Population: 28,449,186. The 2019 estimated population in the state is approximately 12.81 million residents, making it the sixth most populated state in the country. Puerto Rico is not a state, but it is also experiencing negative population growth. Despite being the 34th largest state, Ohio is the 7th most populated and 10th most densely populated in the country, with an estimated population of 11.72 million people as of 2019. The state of California has an economy larger than that of any other state and is the second-largest sub-national economy in the world after Sao Paulo in Brazil. The U.S. States are all quite different from each other. King and Pierce, with communities of 2,188,649 and 876,764 people, respectively, are the most populated counties in the state. While the population’s growth rate is slow in Ohio, it still is higher than most of the country. It is the eighth-most populated state in the US with a current estimate of 10.63 million residents, surpassing Michigan’s rank as number eight and representing approximately 3.2% of the American populace. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the country in terms of surface area, but its population and population density are no laughing matter. The state’s population density is surprisingly below average at 71 people per square mile as opposed to the average of 87, though that may be attributed to the states large surface area: 79,610 square miles. Indiana’s smallest city is Liberty, with a population of only 2,061 residents as of 2019. It has sparse rainfall, wide valleys and plans, flat, treeless basins, and rugged, high terrains. Although the decennial census collects a variety of information that has been used in demographic studies, marketing, and other enterprises, the purpose of the census as stated in the Constitution is to produce an "actual enumeration" of the number of persons in the states in order to cal… Many citing high taxes and an unfriendly attitude towards businesses from the government. Oklahoma is the 19th largest state in land area, covering 68,667 square miles, and for every square mile in the state, there is an average of 55 people. Parts of Oregon are ruled by geographical elements that make the area unsuitable for residential development and as a result, the average population density is a mere 44 people per square mile. Moreover, with the 2019 estimated population of only 1.79 million, they estimate the same. Its 2018 population grew by 14.31% to 5,695,564 people from 5,048,281 in 2010. South Carolina, located on the southeastern tip of the United States, is one of the smallest states in the country. For every square mile of the Unions lowest populated state, there is an average of only 5.85 people. Considering this population and landmass, Kansas’s population density of nearly half the nation’s average should not come as a surprise. West Virginia’s population grows slow. This is a list of the 50 U.S. states, territories, and U.S. Census Bureau divisions and regions ordered by population density.This data is from the 2013 estimate of population by the United States Census … It is also the seventh smallest state by landmass and the tenth least populated state. The 2010 population of Texas was 25.1 million; however, due to the current growth rate of 1.80%, (ranking 3rd in the country), the 2019 estimated population of Texas is 29,087,070. It is also growing rapidly, with a growth rate of 1.63% per year. Las Vegas is the 28th most populated city in the United States and is famous for its hotels, casinos, shopping centers, and fine dining. New Mexico’s growth rate is 0.64% annually, ranking it 30th in the country. US States: Population and Ranking. Wyoming’s largest city is Cheyenne with a population of 63,335. Hawaii is also home to the smallest county in the US: Kalawao County. The size of the state places it as the 16th largest in terms of land area, though the population is relatively sparse in comparison. Third-place Florida has around 7.5 million less than Texas and is much more diminutive in size than either. Indiana, the Hoosier state, known for its rustic individualism, shares its northern border with Michigan, eastern border with Ohio, the southern and southeastern border with Kentucky, and western border with Illinois. Located in the southeastern corner of the North American continent, Georgia is the 21st largest state in total size (by land area). It has a population of 88! Surrounded by the Great Lakes, Michigan is a Midwestern state and the only U.S. state to consist of two peninsulas. USA: States Contents: U.S. States The population of the U.S. states according to census results and latest official estimates. It covers 76,872 square miles and is home to 1.94 million residents, indicating a growth rate of around 6.09% since the 2010 census. 65% of Oklahoma residents live within the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas, with both being among the largest cities in the United States. The current population of the United States of America is 331,965,664 as of Wednesday, December 30, 2020, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. As of December 22, 2020, the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 cases was North Dakota, followed by South Dakota and Iowa. Washington’s largest city is Seattle, while its population is 684.451; it has a density of 7,962 per square mile. The state of Alaska is one of 11 that have seen a decline in its growth in its 2019 population, though its overall growth since the 2010 census indicates an increase of approximately 3.06% from 713,906 people. Iowa’s population is sparse, with a population density below average: 57 people per square mile as opposed to the average of 87 people per square mile. The states come in all different sizes and shapes. Harris County has a whopping 4,652,980 people while Dallas County is close behind with 2,618,148 residents. However, the largest city in Alabama by population is Birmingham. Rhode Island has about one-sixth of the people as Maryland but is only about one-tenth of its size in landmass. Montana is the only US state to share borders with three Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Despite the capital being Baton Rouge, the city of New Orleans is the largest regarding both population and area size. This state is 268,581 square mile, with only 105.2 people per square mile. A majority of the state’s population is located in and around Philadelphia, as the city has a population of 1.56 million residents. Missouri does also have a higher rural population than average, with approximately a third of its inhabitants living in rural areas. The only area more densely populated in the country is the District of Columbia, which is not technically a state. According to the Public Policy institute of California, one of every eight United States residents lives here in the Golden State (according to their 2019 data). According to the Public Policy institute of California, one of every eight United States residents lives in California. It sure is a melting pot, and also has some of the most famous cities in the world, including San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and San Francisco. Though it is the largest state in area, it is nearly the least populated state at 735,720 people. Based on the 2010 census, Arkansas has grown 3.57% in population from 2.9 million people to 3,013,825 in 2018 and 3,026,412 people in 2019. California accounts for 12% of the population of the United States. These metropolitan areas tend to be the most populated in Nevada. Although Dover is the capital, the largest city is Wilmington. Jackson, the state capital, is the only city in Mississippi with a population above 100,000, and the most populated county in the state has been decreasing in size since 2010. Population density is defined as the population per (divided by) land area. Though Hawaii is small, it is a beautiful and desirable land, which accounts for its high population density: 221 people per square mile across its 10,931 square miles. Only other state in the U.S. with a less dense population: Alaska, which only averages 1 person per square mile. It was confirmed at the nationwide census in 2010, that Tennessee had a population of 6,346,105, showing an increase of 11.5% from the 2000 census. This is more than any other state in the country; New York was second at 23 percent. The 2010 census concluded that the state of Alabama had a population of 4,785,448, which increased in the 2018 assessment by 2.36% to 4,887,871 people. Washington, D.C., has the highest population density in the country of 11,665 people per square mile based on its very small area. It covers 68,886 square miles and has an estimated population of 6,147,861 people, providing an approximate population density near the national average of 87 people per square mile. Portland, Oregon’s largest city, is home to 667,589 people and is the 26th most populated city in the United States. The table below contains the following information: The largest city in Michigan is Detroit, the Motor City, with a population of around 662,000 people. Missouri has experienced a 2.53% growth rate in population since the 2010 census estimate and is projected to reach 6.8 million in 2030. Most of New Jersey’s population lives in counties near New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore. The remaining four counties have shown declines in population of 1.31%, 0.73%, 0.76%, and 2.34% respectively. Regardless of the decline in growth, New York still has a shocking average of 414 people per square mile, far above the national population density of 87! This figure makes Oklahoma the 35th most densely populated state in the country. West Virginia is located in the central sector of the United States, with an estimated 1,791,951 residents. That’s a larger population than the entire state of Hawaii! Nevada’s current population estimate is 3,087,025, indicating a growth of 14.23% from 2010’s census numbers. Source for Population and Population Density: Resident Population Data – 2010 Census World Population Review’s statistics show that Cali is way ahead of Texas, with close to 10 million more people. North Dakota does not designate its areas by population or government structure; it deems all areas as cities. Rank State Name Population 2010; 1: California: 37,253,956: 2: Texas: 25,145,561: 3: New York Situated on the east coast of the United States, North Carolina is the ninth most populated state, with an estimated 10,497,741 people. Florida’s many beaches and warm climate make it the state a trendy spot for vacations and those who want to live in that matter all year long. Texas. California is the most populated state in the US, boasting a population of 39,747,267 people and making up almost 12% of the entire nation’s population. Ohio’s population density of 287 people per square mile far exceeds the national average of 87, ranking it 10th in the nation, with a total land area of 44,825 square miles. In recent years, news outlets have reported that more and more California residents are moving out to other states. The landlocked state of Nevada covers 109,826 square miles of land area, making it the seventh-largest state in the country. Kalawao County has a landmass of a mere 13.21 square miles and is considered the smallest administrative unit in the United States that can be considered a county. The harsh terrain and climate as well as the vast Rocky Mountain range are most likely the rationale for this figure. What are the least populated states in the United States? Include Louisiana, Arkansas, and Saskatchewan States residents lives in the country with. 7,892 residents 735,720 people States’ second most populated States in terms of area, its population is located the... 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