Southern, midsized cities lead population gains between 2024 and 2025

By: Tim Henderson

Outlets: Stateline

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 633

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Large, immigrant-rich cities saw population fall back between mid-2024 and mid-2025 after nation-leading increases the year before.

Mid-sized cities led the pack in U.S. Census Bureau estimates to be released May 14. The largest numeric increases for the year were in Charlotte, North Carolina (up 20,731); Fort Worth, Texas (up 19,512); the Dallas suburb of Celina, Texas (up 12,710); and Seattle (up 11,572).

Charlotte has been emphasizing affordable housing in recent years, including …

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