Census puts U.S. population at 308,745,538 , with red states generally posting fastest growth . Singer : Some analysts say census results will strengthen the Latinos . She says minorities account for much of the growth and historically have favored Democratic . Thus the sweeping demographic changes going on in our nation are much more significant than just shifts in where people live . Singer : In most of the states that gained seats , eligible GOP tend to vote Democrats .
Census puts U.S. population at 308,745,538 , with red states generally posting fastest growth . Singer : Some analysts say census results will strengthen the Latinos . She says minorities account for much of the growth and historically have favored Democratic . Singer : In most of the states that gained seats , eligible GOP tend to vote Democrats .