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U.S. Census Shows Slowed Growth and State Shifts

PUBLISHED Jan 27, 2026, 5:54 PM ET

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U.S. Census Shows Slowed Growth and State Shifts

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Sources: 11

Center 91%

Right 9%

Sources: 11

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.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

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.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 91%, Right 9%

Who Benefited

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.

Who Impacted

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.