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US population winners and losers in 2026

SmartAsset finds overall U.S. population growth has slowed, with declines in some states and gains in others heading into 2026.

Published Sep 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | WFMZZ

SmartAsset reports that U.S. population growth has slowed heading into 2026. The analysis shows states such as Vermont and California experienced population declines, while Texas and the Carolinas saw increases.