Hawaii lost the greatest percentage of population, losing 0.65%. New York and California lost the second most, 0.61% of their population. Alaska lost 0.51%, Illinois lost 0.44%, Massachusetts lost 0.39%.
18 of 26 states with an overall tax burden less than the national average had population increases. 17 of 26 states with tax burdens at or above the national average saw their population decrease.
Population Map Shows States Growing, Shrinking Fastest in 2024