Most population gained, US counties · 2020
US counties that added the most residents from the 2010 census to 2020, by raw count of people rather than percentage. Harris County, Texas leads at +638,686. 3,131 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most population lost, US counties →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest population change?
Harris County, Texas ranks #1 with +638,686 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by population change?
Harris County, Texas, Maricopa County, Arizona, King County, Washington, Clark County, Nevada, Tarrant County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,131 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
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, 2020 Decennial Census.