US population estimated at 342.3 million
The Census Bureau's annual estimates show slower growth, driven mainly by migration.
The United States population was 342.3 million on 1 July 2026, according to Census Bureau estimates. (Verified) The population grew 0.5% compared with July 2025. (Verified)
VerifiedThe United States population was 342.3 million on 1 July 2026, according to Census Bureau estimates.2 independent sources
- SupportsAssociated Press
"The nation's population stood at 342.3 million as of July 1, the Census Bureau said."
apnews.com/demo/census-population-estimates-2026Retrieved 22 Oct 2026, 16:00 UTC - SupportsReuters
"The resident population reached 342.3 million at mid-year, the agency's annual estimates showed."
reuters.com/demo/us-population-estimates-october-20…Retrieved 22 Oct 2026, 16:02 UTC
VerifiedThe population grew 0.5% compared with July 2025.2 independent sources
- SupportsAssociated Press
"That is an increase of 0.5% from a year earlier, slower than the previous year's growth."
apnews.com/demo/census-population-estimates-2026Retrieved 23 Oct 2026, 10:15 UTC - SupportsReuters
"The US population grew 0.5% in the year to July 1, 2026, the Census Bureau said."
reuters.com/demo/us-population-estimates-2026Retrieved 23 Oct 2026, 10:16 UTC
Net international migration accounted for most of the increase. (Verified) Natural increase, births minus deaths, remained positive but small.
VerifiedNet international migration accounted for most of the increase.1 source
- SupportsBBC News
"Immigration remained the main driver of growth, outweighing natural increase for a fourth year."
bbc.com/news/demo/us-population-growth-migratio…Retrieved 22 Oct 2026, 17:30 UTC
Texas and Florida recorded the largest numeric gains among the states. (Partly verified) County-level estimates are scheduled for release in March 2027.
Partly verifiedTexas and Florida recorded the largest numeric gains among the states.1 source
- SupportsReuters
"Texas again added the most residents of any state, the estimates showed."
reuters.com/demo/us-population-estimates-october-20…Retrieved 22 Oct 2026, 16:02 UTC
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