Census Estimates Show an Older U.S. as South Gains Residents
Final Census estimates show the U.S. median age rising while the South adds children, working-age adults and older residents, especially in outer metro counties.
Demographics
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The Census Bureau’s Next Population Estimates Are Due in December
The latest official annual U.S. population estimates cover July 1, 2025. The first Vintage 2026 national and state totals are scheduled for December.
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Census Test Enters Final Days as Selected Households Face Aug. 31 Deadline
Selected households in parts of Huntsville and Spartanburg have two days to complete an online Census Test that could shape preparations for the 2030 count.
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CDC Life Tables Show U.S. Life Expectancy Reached 79 in 2024
New CDC life tables show U.S. life expectancy rose to 79.0 years in 2024, while wide differences by race, ethnicity and sex persisted.
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Census population estimate puts U.S. above 342.7 million as migration drives slower growth
The Census Bureau’s July 28 population-clock estimate placed the U.S. population at 342,704,625, while its latest completed annual estimates show growth slowing sharply as net international migration fell.
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Census says U.S. population growth slowed sharply as net international migration fell
The U.S. population grew by 1.8 million, or 0.5%, in the year ending July 1, 2025, as net international migration dropped 53.8%.
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Census Bureau documents major shifts in the size and origins of the U.S. foreign-born population
A new Census Bureau analysis traces changes in the foreign-born population from 1850 onward, while newer estimates show net international migration falling in every state and most counties.
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New Census estimates show America getting older as its middle-aged population shrinks
The U.S. population grew 3.1% through 2025, but the 45-to-64 population fell while the number of people 65 and older rose sharply.
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New Census Household Data Track Price, Housing and Mental Health Pressures
New Census tables offer a March snapshot of U.S. household finances, food access, housing energy costs, insurance, mental health and social connection.
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U.S. population growth slows as net migration falls sharply
Census estimates show the U.S. population reached 341.8 million in 2025, while a historic drop in net international migration cut annual growth to 0.5%.
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Brooklyn Center’s 2026 election could reshape the city council
Brooklyn Center’s ballot is set: filing closed June 2, early voting starts June 26, and Mayor April Graves is out as a crowded race takes shape.