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US Sees Slowdown in Population Growth
Midsize cities added residents at a steadier pace than the nation overall, as international immigration fell sharply, the Census Bureau said.
- New Census Bureau estimates show midsize cities maintained steady population growth last year, even as the national rate slowed significantly due to sharp declines in international immigration.
- Sharp declines in international immigration drove the national slowdown, reducing migration flows that significantly impacted the overall pace of demographic expansion nationwide, according to Census Bureau data.
- Christine Hartley, assistant division chief for estimates and projections, reported that midsize cities hit a 'sweet spot' where migration and growth converged, adding more residents than previous years.
- Fort Mill, South Carolina, roughly 20 miles from downtown Charlotte, exemplifies this trend, outpacing the Charlotte metro despite North Carolina's urban population pressures in larger cities.
- Charlotte, North Carolina, itself experienced notable growth, demonstrating how midsize metros continue attracting residents even as major urban centers face demographic headwinds from reduced immigration flows.
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Overall population growth slower last year in US
Population growth in midsize cities held relatively steady last year, even as the national rate slowed largely due to sharp declines in international immigration, according to the Census Bureau's new estimates.
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