New York Falls to Florida, Dropping to No. 4 in Population

The New York Times reports:

We’re No. 4!

After years of staving off population challenges from Florida, New York has finally ceded its position as the nation’s third most populous state, falling to fourth, according to figures the Census Bureau released on Tuesday.

The figures, which reflect population estimates for July 2014, show that Florida now has about 19.9 million residents, surging past New York’s 19.7 million. (The top two states are California and Texas.)

Demographers say the new estimates reflect decades-old migration trends. According to the 2014 figures, Florida gained nearly 300,000 residents in the 12 months before July 2014, while New York gained just over 50,000.

Some places don't want a state income tax.