U.S. Census Shows Slowed Growth and State Shifts
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United States — The U.S. Census Bureau released Vintage 2025 estimates Tuesday showing the national population grew 0.5% (about 1.8 million) from July 2024 to July 2025. The data show a historic decline in net international migration, dropping from about 2.7 million to 1.3 million, and a 1.5 million reduction in the foreign‑born population in early 2025. States saw varied outcomes: California’s population stalled, Texas added 391,243 residents, Washington gained 73,000, and Colorado exceeded 6 million. Officials and demographers attributed much of the slowdown to reduced immigration and enforcement actions earlier this year. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Early 2025: Federal immigration enforcement and deportation operations increase in several major cities.
- Jan–July 2025: Official data show the foreign‑born population declined and international migration decreased sharply.
- Tuesday (Vintage 2025 release): Census reports U.S. population rose 0.5% (~1.8 million) year-over-year.
- Following release: Texas reports adding 391,243 residents; Washington and Colorado report substantial gains.
- States with modest changes (Oregon, Michigan, Wyoming) publish detailed vital and migration breakdowns.
- Articles Published:
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- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 83%, Right 17%
States that gained residents, businesses that rely on growing labor pools, and local governments in growing regions benefit from increased labor availability and higher population-based funding allocations.
Immigrant communities and states with sharp declines in international migration saw reduced population growth, potential labor shortages, and pressures on local economies and services reliant on newcomers.
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