The Census Bureau reports that Texas - one of the nine states with no state income tax - grew more than any other state between July 1, 2008, and July 1, 2009, adding 478,000 new residents. California grew by 381,000 residents, followed by North Carolina (134,000), Georgia (131,000) and Florida (114,000).
In its last population estimates before the official 2010 Census population counts are released next December, the Census Bureau estimated the nation's total population as of July 1, 2009, to be 307 million, an increase of 0.86 percent since July 1, 2008.
California still led all states in total population as of July 1, 2009, with 37 million residents. The rest of the top five most populous states were Texas (24.8 million), New York (19.5 million), Florida (18.5 million) and Illinois (12.9 million).
Florida and Nevada, states that experienced rapid growth early in the decade, had "negative net domestic migration," or more people moving out than moving in. Growth also slowed significantly in many other states in the South and West, including Arizona, Idaho, North Carolina, South Carolina and Montana.
According to Census Bureau Director Robert Groves, the Bureau will now focus its efforts on ensuring the accuracy of the Census 2010 count. "The census counts will not only determine how many U.S. House seats each state will have but will also be used as the benchmark for future population estimates," he said.
Also See:
Census 2010: Why the Census is Important to You
Apportionment: Fairly Representing Each States in Congress
Jobs Working on Census 2010
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