NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – New York State's population grew by nearly 130,000 people between July 2023 and July 2024, marking its largest one-year increase since before the pandemic, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The state's population rose by 0.65% during the period, despite a continued domestic outflow of nearly 121,000 residents relocating to other states.
The increase was fueled by a net international migration gain of over 207,000 people, the highest since the early 2000s. New York saw an influx of migrants from countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, China, and Africa, contributing significantly to the growth.
The U.S. Census Bureau also noted a shift in the way immigrants are counted in its annual estimates, with more individuals admitted for humanitarian and short-term reasons included in the tally.
Nationwide, the U.S. population grew by nearly 1.0% during the same period. In the Northeast, New York experienced the largest numeric gains, while New Jersey had the fastest growth rate at 1.3%.
Overall, 47 states and the District of Columbia saw population increases, with New York among nine states experiencing gains of more than 100,000 residents. Texas, California, and New York also recorded the highest natural increases, where births outnumbered deaths.
