Immigration fuels uptick in US population growth

The US Census Bureau released estimates showing that the number of immigrants to the US has reached its highest level in two decades, contributing to the nation's overall population growth. International migration accounted for more than two-thirds of the 1.6 million people added to the population, which now stands at 334.9 million. Immigration and births outpacing deaths have led to the population gains. The census results will impact the distribution of congressional seats, with California potentially losing four seats and New York three, while Texas could gain four seats and Florida three.