Census Trends: Suburbs and Outlying Counties Propel Broad Growth Across the South
· Texas Border Business
From 2020 to 2025, the South experienced the fastest population growth in the U.S., with a 6.0% increase, nearly double the national average of 3.1%. This growth was primarily driven by outlying metro counties, which saw significant increases in all age groups. Notably, the South was the only region to report growth in the under-18 population, rising by 1.1%. Additionally, the 45-64 age group also grew slightly by 0.1%. The Census Bureau highlighted that the demographic shifts are influenced by the aging baby boomer population and positive migration trends in the region.
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