Most population gained, US counties
US counties that added the most residents from the 2020 census to 2025, by raw count of people rather than percentage. Harris County, Texas leads at +313,881. 3,135 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which county has the highest population change?
Harris County, Texas ranks #1 with +313,881 (2025 Census Population Estimates).
What are the top 5 counties by population change?
Harris County, Texas, Maricopa County, Arizona, Collin County, Texas, Denton County, Texas, Montgomery County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,135 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2025 Census population estimates.
How is population change measured?
Change in the number of residents from the prior decennial census (raw count, not a percentage). Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (2025).