All articles tagged with #vintage 2025
Seattle added 11,572 residents between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, bringing its population to about 784,777 and ranking fifth in numeric growth among large U.S. cities, even as growth for big cities nationwide slowed from about 0.9% to 0.3%; the country’s housing stock rose to roughly 148.3 million units.
According to Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates, U.S. midsized cities (pop 20,000–249,999) posted steady growth between 2024 and 2025 amid a national slowdown, while the largest cities slowed or declined (e.g., New York City down 12,196). Suburban midsized areas led gains—Celina, TX rose 24.6% and Fort Mill, SC about 6.8%—indicating growth is shifting toward surrounding communities. Housing stock reached 148.3 million in 2025 (+1.0%), with Idaho posting the fastest annual housing growth and regional trends showing stronger gains in the South and West and weaker in the Northeast. The release also highlights the fastest-growing cities and largest numeric gains across the country.