Migration Spurs Modest Population Growth in New England

By: Scott Merrill

Outlets: Business NH Magazine

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 465

Last Updated: 2 days, 21 hours ago

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New England’s modest population growth since the pandemic is entirely driven by migration rather than births. This has major implications for businesses, labor markets, and even elections, according to a recent report by Kenneth Johnson, senior demographer at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of NH.

Analyzing the latest Census Bureau data, Johnson shows that between April 2020 and July 2025, New England’s population grew by about 310,000 people, reaching …

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