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economy15 days ago•1 min saved

Migration slump slows U.S. county growth as immigration plummets

New Census Bureau data show international migration fell in about 9 out of 10 U.S. counties from 2024-25, dampening growth in large counties such as Los Angeles County, which lost roughly 54,000 people (-0.6%) to about 9.7 million; the national growth slowed to 0.5% as births minus deaths stayed steady and international migration plunged from about 2.8 million to 1.3 million (roughly a 55% drop). The fastest‑growing metros over 2024-45 were Ocala, Fla.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and Spartanburg, S.C.

via Axios|

#census #demographics #economy

demographics16 days ago•5 min saved

Border-area metros lead 2025 slowdown as immigration drops

The 2025 U.S. Census estimates show slower population growth across U.S. metro areas, driven by weaker international migration and hurricane-driven departures; growth fell from 1.1% in 2024 to 0.6% in 2025, with the sharpest declines in border regions like Laredo, Yuma, and El Centro, while Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Atlanta, Phoenix and Charlotte led growth. Some Florida and South Carolina midsize metros posted notable gains, and exurban counties continued attracting migrants as housing costs rise and remote work persists.

via CBS News|

#border-regions #census #demographics

society16 days ago•9 min saved

Texas Suburbs Drive Population Boom as Immigration Slows, Census Finds

Texas added about 391,243 residents (1.2% growth) between July 2024 and July 2025, with suburban areas outside Austin, Dallas, and Houston leading the gains as international migration slows. Urban centers like Dallas County declined while suburbs such as Waller County near Houston surged, keeping Texas’ metro areas growing even as immigration wanes; Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth remained the largest contributors to overall population gains.

via The Texas Tribune|

#census #immigration #population-growth

society16 days ago•13 min saved

Immigration Slowdown Reshapes U.S. Metro Demographics

New Census Bureau estimates show net immigration fell in every U.S. metro area in 2025, with large urban and border counties hit hardest. About 75% of counties saw slower or negative overall population growth as births lag and immigration remains suppressed, with Los Angeles County losing about 54,000 residents, NYC around 12,000, and Miami-Dade more than 10,000, even as the nation overall grew by 1.8 million—one of the slowest growth rates in history. Experts warn that continuing low immigration could erode the country’s demographic cushion and labor force, posing long‑term economic and housing challenges for cities and regions that once depended on immigration to fuel growth.

via The New York Times|

#census #demographics #immigration

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump pushes citizenship question in 2030 census pilot, sparking fears of undercount

The Trump administration is moving forward with a field test of a citizenship question as part of early planning for the 2030 U.S. Census, raising concerns that the question could become a routine part of the census and affect counts used for congressional apportionment, Electoral College votes, and federal funding. The test, limited to Alabama and South Carolina and using the American Community Survey form (which already includes a citizenship question), could depress response rates in immigrant communities and lead to undercounts. Democrats criticized the effort; past attempts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census were blocked by the Supreme Court, but the White House continues to push for changes to census rules that could reshape political power and resources.

via Axios|

#apportionment #census #citizenship

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Tiny Galaxies, Bigger Black Holes: New Census Boosts Dwarf-Galaxy AGN Presence

A comprehensive census of over 8,000 nearby galaxies finds that active galactic nuclei are more common in dwarf galaxies than previously thought—roughly 2–5%—though far less than in mid-sized or large galaxies, suggesting a mass-dependent increase in AGN activity and underscoring the need for improved detection of faint black holes.

via Universe Today|

#active-galactic-nuclei #astronomy #black-holes

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

California's Prop 50: Redistricting Battle and Political Implications

The article discusses the history and evolution of gerrymandering and redistricting in the U.S., highlighting the role of Supreme Court rulings, the impact of Census data, and how political parties have strategically used redistricting, especially around census years, to gain partisan advantage, with notable exceptions like Texas's mid-decade redistricting in 2003.

via Politico|

#census #gerrymandering #partisan-gain

world5 months ago•2 min saved

South Korea to Include Same-Sex Couples in National Census for the First Time

South Korea will now recognize same-sex couples in its national census, allowing them to select 'spouse' or 'cohabiting partner' options, marking a step towards greater recognition of LGBTQ+ citizens despite ongoing restrictions on marriage and other rights.

via PinkNews|

#census #lgbtq #rights

economy7 months ago•0 min saved

2024 Census Reveals Stagnant Household Income and Stable Poverty Rates

In 2024, inflation offset income gains for most Americans, keeping household incomes steady, though the wealthiest 10% saw increases and women and Black people experienced losses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

via The Washington Post|

#2024 #census #economy

politics8 months ago•5 min saved

Trump's Push to Alter Census Data and Citizenship Counts

The Trump administration indicated it plans to estimate U.S. citizenship figures using existing data sources rather than conducting a new mid-decade census, aiming to exclude unlawful immigrants, but faces legal and constitutional challenges, with critics arguing it undermines the constitutional requirement to count all persons.

via Democracy Docket|

#administration #census #citizenship

politics8 months ago•5 min saved

Trump's Census Demands Spark Legal and Redistricting Controversy

President Trump announced plans to exclude undocumented immigrants from the U.S. Census, a move that is legally impossible and politically motivated, aiming to influence redistricting and undermine democratic representation. The article discusses the historical context of census exclusions, the political implications of redistricting efforts, concerns about human rights abuses, and recent international and domestic policy shifts, including tariffs and changes in U.S. foreign relations.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson|

#census #human-rights #politics

politics8 months ago•0 min saved

Trump pushes for census changes to influence redistricting and exclude undocumented immigrants

President Donald Trump announced plans to conduct a new census excluding people present illegally in the country, which conflicts with the Constitution and is likely to face legal challenges.

via The Washington Post|

#census #gop #illegal-immigrants

politics8 months ago•5 min saved

Trump Pushes to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from Census Amid Redistricting

President Trump announced plans to instruct the Department of Commerce to create a new census excluding undocumented immigrants, which could impact congressional apportionment and redistricting, but such changes are complex and require extensive planning and legal considerations. The census process is constitutionally mandated every 10 years, with the next one scheduled for 2030, and involves detailed data collection and analysis, including debates over questions like citizenship status.

via CBS News|

#2024-elections #census #politics

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Trump Pushes for Census Excluding Undocumented Immigrants Despite Constitutional Challenges

President Trump has directed the Commerce Department to exclude undocumented immigrants from the upcoming U.S. census, citing modern facts and the 2024 presidential election, a move that contradicts the Constitution and is likely to face legal challenges, with critics arguing it aims to manipulate election outcomes and undermine constitutional requirements.

via NBC News|

#census #constitution #legal-challenges

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Trump Announces Plans for a New Census Amid Legal and Constitutional Questions

President Trump has called for a new, highly accurate census excluding undocumented immigrants, citing constitutional provisions, but this move could face legal challenges as it conflicts with the constitutional requirement to count all persons in the population.

via Axios|

#census #constitution #legal-challenges