The Millennials Who Ditched Cities During the Pandemic Would Like a Word
As a result of Covid, many young people moved in search of more affordable lifestyles, according to Cooper Center data.
Dwell
National Population Trends
Why are Americans relocating? The data shows surprises.
Cooper Center analysis used to demonstrate why suburban and rural areas increasingly appeal to many movers.
The Washington Post
America's college-aged population is declining. Universities will have to make cuts.
Study.com examined data from the University of Virginia and elsewhere to see which states can expect the biggest youth population drops by 2050.
Walterboro Live
How Texas' population is set to change by 2030
An American politics expert told Newsweek that it's "likely that the vast majority of internal migrants to Texas are Republicans."
Newsweek
Map reveals states driving fastest population growth in decades
Texas, Florida, and California were found to be the states with the largest population increases over the past year.
Newsweek
The Design Trend Taking Over Rural America
How population trends influence housing styles.
The New York Times
Democrats have a problem much bigger than Donald Trump
Democrats' easiest path to 270 Electoral College votes likely won't be viable next decade if current populaton trends continue.
Newsweek
Why young people continue to flee big cities even as pandemic has faded
Young people drove population growth in large cities for decades but have bolted for small towns since 2020 even though COVID-19 has eased.
USA Today
Since the pandemic, young adults have fueled the revival of small towns and rural areas
So far the 2020s have turned out very differently than any recent decade. The 2023 county population estimates released by the Census Bureau this spring showed that last year migration rose in small towns and rural counties, making them the top destination within the U.S. The 2023 age estimates, which the Census Bureau released over the summer, show that most of the growth that small towns and rural areas have experienced since 2020 is being driven by growth in their population of 25- to 44– year-olds.
U.S. Population Will Grow Bigger and Get Older
The U.S. population will continue to grow and move south and west during the next two decades, projections from UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service show.
UVA Today