"Post-Pandemic America: U.S. Population Trends Revert to Pre-Crisis Patterns"

The U.S. population is returning to pre-pandemic norms as the number of annual deaths decreased and migration patterns reverted to pre-2020 levels, resulting in a population gain of 1.6 million people in 2023. The South accounted for 87% of the nation's growth, while the Midwest and West also experienced population increases. More states gained population in 2023 compared to previous years, reflecting a broader national trend. Puerto Rico's population decline slowed, and the U.S. territory saw positive net migration for the first time since the pandemic began.