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1 million or more · Section of State Range

Total population

1,245,0112021▲ +12.8%

1 million or more's population is 1,245,011 — among the highest in the country, far higher than the typical area (61,615).

It ranks 5th of 89 areas nationally — higher than 94% of them.

1 million or more has a higher population than nearby Remainder of State/Territory, Remainder of State/Territory and 100,000 to 249,999.

Since 2011, it has risen 13% (from 1,103,980) — a smaller change than the national 18%.

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📍 1 million or more, Section of State Range

Trend across censuses

1.1M1.1M1.2M1.3M1.3M201120122013201420152016201720182019202020211,103,9801,165,6321,245,011

Where 1 million or more sits

All section of state range areas, 2021. The marker is 1 million or more — higher than 94% of areas.

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Total population in nearby areas

  1. Remainder of State/Territory574,269
  2. Remainder of State/Territory428,903
  3. 100,000 to 249,999386,231
  4. 4,999 or less224,681
  5. Remainder of State/Territory145,402
  6. 20,000 to 49,99997,725
  7. 10,000 to 19,99990,848
  8. 500 or more32,033
  9. 5,000 to 9,99931,700
  10. 499 or less19,066

More for 1 million or more

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