Tag: census_bureau
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US Population Growth Slows in Most Counties, Driven by Declining International Migration
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates reveal a nationwide trend of slowing population growth in most counties, with metropolitan areas experiencing diminished gains primarily due to a significant drop in net international migration.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyFederal Government Population GrowthUS CountiesCensus BureauInternational MigrationMetropolitan AreasDemographicsU.S. Census Bureau
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Nearly 10% of U.S. Counties Faced Persistent High Poverty for Two Decades
A new analysis reveals that 309 U.S. counties, primarily in the South, experienced poverty rates of 20% or higher for twenty consecutive years, impacting approximately 16% of the nation's population.
BusinessSocial IssuesEconomy PovertyCountiesAmerican Community SurveySouthEconomic AnalysisCensus BureauU.S. Census Bureau
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US Population Growth Slows Significantly Due to Drop in Net International Migration
US population growth hit a low of 0.5% between July 2024 and July 2025, a stark decrease from the previous year, primarily driven by a historic decline in net international migration.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyFederal Government US PopulationCensus BureauPopulation GrowthNet International MigrationDemographicsPopulation EstimatesU.S. Census Bureau
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Census Bureau Details Annual Population Estimate Methodology
The U.S. Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program (PEP) has detailed its methodology for producing annual population estimates, incorporating births, deaths, and migration to reflect year-to-year changes.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesMedia Census BureauPopulation Estimates ProgramPopulation ChangeDemographicsMethodologyDataU.S. Census Bureau
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Census Bureau Updates International Population Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau has released updated population estimates and projections up to 2100 for 21 countries, including the United States, Nigeria and the Philippines. The release includes subnational data and enhanced mapping features.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldFederal Government Census Bureaupopulation estimatesInternational Databasedemographic dataNigeriaPhilippinesU.S. Census Bureau
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Census Bureau to Provide Restricted Access to New Population Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau is offering accredited media early access to the 2024 population estimates, including data on age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin, before its public release.
Politics and GovernmentMediaDemographicPuerto Rico Census Bureaupopulation estimatesdemographicsraceHispanic originstatistical dataU.S. Census Bureau
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Census Bureau to Provide Restricted Access to 2024 Population Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau will provide accredited media with restricted access to the 2024 population estimates, including data for the nation, states, counties, and Puerto Rico.
Politics and GovernmentMediaFederal GovernmentDigital and Print Publishing Census Bureaupopulation estimatesrestricted accessraceHispanic originPuerto RicoU.S. Census Bureau
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U.S. Cities and Towns Experience Population Growth Across All Regions
The U.S. Census Bureau reports population growth in cities and towns across all regions, with significant shifts and reversals in growth rates observed between 2023 and 2024.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEconomyDemographic Census Bureaupopulation growthPrinceton, TexasNew YorkHoustonLos AngelesDemographicsU.S. Census Bureau