US States - Ranking by Population 2026
Most and Least Populous States ... By far the most populous state in the United States is California, which has nearly 40 million residents and comprises nearly 12% of the country’s …
List of U.S. states and territories by population - Wikipedia
California, the most populous state, contains more people than the 21 least populous states combined, and Wyoming, the least populous state, has a population less than any of the 31 …
[UPDATED] List of Least Populated States in the U.S. (2025)
Jul 2, 2025 · Wyoming is the least populated state in the U.S. primarily due to a combination of geography, climate, and historical lack of a major economic boom that would attract large …
13 Least Populated States in the US [Ranked 2025]
May 2, 2025 · What are the least populated states in the US as of 2025? As of 2025, the least populated state in the US is Wyoming, with approximately 587,000 residents, followed by …
Top 30 US States With Lowest Populations (2026) - Peak Lists
Nov 18, 2025 · Wyoming, with fewer than 600,000 residents, is America’s least populated state. Known for vast open spaces, rugged mountains, and Yellowstone National Park, it offers a …
Least Populated States in the US 2025 | Statistics & Facts
Sep 2, 2025 · Wyoming maintains its position as America’s least populated state with just 580,000 residents spread across vast ranching and energy territories, offering unparalleled outdoor …
What state has the lowest population? US states ranked by ...
Jan 2, 2023 · Wyoming is the least populated state in the U.S. According to the 2020 census, Wyoming has a population of 576,851 people. Since the 2010 census, the state had a …