Indeed. But the disproportion between most and least populous state has increased considerably since the first census. Then it was about 125 thousand in Virgini

Indeed. But the disproportion between most and least populous state has increased considerably since the first census. Then it was about 125 thousand in Virginia (including what is now Kentucky) v. 11 thousand in Delaware. Now California has 37 million people and Wyoming has 568 thousand (2010 census).