Census won’t give Arizona another seat in the House

California to lose one U.S. Representative

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona's population may be growing quickly, but it's not happening fast enough for the state to pick up another seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Arizona ranks amongst the fastest growing states in the nation, with a population that now exceeds 7 million. However, U.S. Census Bureau date released Monday shows, that's still only enough for nine congressional seats. The state won't pick up a 12th vote in the Electoral College either.

The state has gained at least one House seat every census since 1950.

Meanwhile, for the first time in history, California will lose one of its congressional seats. The Census showed the state has 39.5 million residents. It saw more births than deaths, and saw an influx of residents from outside the U.S. However, more people moved out of the state in the years between census counts, than moved in.

Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York will also loose a seat in the House. Texas will gain two seats. Oregon, Montana, Colorado, Florida, and North Carolina will all pick up one seat.