Census reveals population shifts across U.S. cities and counties.

Data from the Census Bureau shows that the trend of people leaving large urban areas during the pandemic is reversing, with 11 of the 15 largest metro areas gaining residents or losing fewer people compared to the previous year. Manhattan and San Francisco, both of which lost population at a significant rate between 2020 and 2021, have seen a quick reversal in population decline. Increased immigration and college populations have contributed to the growth in many counties and large metro areas. The 10 fastest-growing counties were in the South and West, mirroring pre-pandemic trends.