US Counties: Growth Slows, Uneven Patterns Emerge

0:00New Census Bureau data reveals that most U.S. counties saw population growth in 2025, but the pace slowed across the board, with many. Experiencing stagnation or declines. The biggest drops hit the nation's largest counties, largely because international migration fell sharply nationwide last year. Demographers point out these urban hubs typically draw in immigrants from abroad while sending residents elsewhere domestically, so less influxment, real sebex. Texas captured the extremes, with tiny, loving county jumping 10% after adding five people to reach 52 residents and neighboring King, county dropping 9% by losing 20 of its 192 folks. Meanwhile, Texas counties like Waller and Kaufman ranked high for growth in bigger areas, taking spots 2 and 3 at 5.7%. Overall, the ship's highlight uneven patterns shaping America's landscape. This has been Birmingham News Today, powered by AI.