The Most Populated US States From 1790 to 2040

Опубликовано: 17 Май 2026
на канале: World Stats
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In this animation, we see the historical change of the population of the US states from 1790 until today. In the beginning, Virginia was the most populated state, followed by Pennsylvania. California has experienced a rapid population growth starting from the 20th century, especially after World War II and the Great Depression. So, it became the biggest state whose population is larger than most of the countries in the world. Moreover, one can realize that New York and Pennsylvania are always among the most populated states. Now, let’s take a closer look at the timeline of the US states’ population starting from the official foundation of the US. If you like the video, please make sure to click on the like button and don’t forget to subscribe!

Source: US Census
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