Tag: south
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South Leads Nation in Population Growth; Fertility Rates Show Wide Variation
New Vintage 2025 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau reveal the South's continued population growth across all age groups, primarily in outlying metro counties. National fertility rates decline, but significant county-level variations persist.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomyEducation U.S. Census BureauPopulation GrowthSouthFertility RatesDemographicsCounty DataVintage 2025 Estimates
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U.S. Fertility Declines Nationally, But Remains High in Southern and Midwestern Counties
Despite a national decline since 2007, U.S. fertility rates vary significantly by county, with the South and Midwest showing the highest rates and leading in overall population growth, according to new Census Bureau data.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral Politics U.S. Census BureauFertility RatesPopulation GrowthSouthMidwestDemographicsCounties
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South Leads Nation in Population Growth Across All Age Groups, Census Bureau Reports
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates reveal the South led all regions in population growth across all age groups from 2020-2025, primarily driven by outlying metro counties. This trend reflects strong positive migration patterns and changing demographics.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy U.S. Census BureauPopulation EstimatesSouthPopulation GrowthDemographicsMigrationFertility Rates
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Media Monitor: Record Heat Wave to Impact 22 States
The Washington Post is reporting that a record heat wave is expected to affect 22 states this week, with millions facing temperatures above 90 and 100 degrees across the Intermountain West, Plains, and South.
WeatherScience & TechnologyGeneral WeatherEnvironmentClimate Change Record heatHeat waveIntermountain WestPlainsSouthThe Washington Post
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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