THE POPULATION CHALLENGE
10 Most Populous US States in Order
Ten states. Millions of people. Move the cards into order from most to least populous.
- 1
Ohio - 2
Florida - 3
North Carolina - 4
California - 5
Georgia - 6
New York - 7
Michigan - 8
Pennsylvania - 9
Texas - 10
Illinois
Population data and source
Uses US Census Bureau Vintage 2025 resident population estimates for 1 July 2025, released in January 2026 and checked 14 September 2026. These are estimates, not live counts.
The ranking covers the 50 states only. The District of Columbia and US territories are not states and are excluded. Census Bureau numerical data are public domain in the United States.