The data contained continued alarming trends in birthrates and some surprising regions that are gaining population.

Nearly every state saw their population increase last year.

The first snapshot of population data for 2025 confirms some big trends, including a major shift in immigration, but it also uncovered some surprises on the comings and goings between states.

Population growth in the United States slowed to a crawl last year due to a historic decline in net migration, the U.S. Census Bureau said Tuesday. The nation’s population grew just 0.5% —

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day.  Top of the Agenda U.S. population growth plunged to one of the lowest rates in history between July 2024 and June 2025,

South Carolina continues its trend of being the fastest growing state in the nation, according to data released by the Census Bureau. South Carolina’s population grew by 79,958 between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. That's 1.5% increase.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WVNS) – The U.S. Census Bureau has unveiled the 2024 Planning Database (PDB). According to a press release, the PDB incorporates 2020 Census operational data, such as the Low Response Score (LRS).

U.S. Census estimates showed Illinois lost residents to 32 states and Washington, D.C. – virtually all to lower-tax states.