In 2023, Atlanta led the nation's growth with a 2.4% increase, contrasting with declining populations in cities like Philadelphia and New York that saw declines of 1.0% and 0.9%.
The average population density in urban areas surged from 2,343 to 2,553 over the last decade, reflecting the significant impact of urbanization and growth patterns post-COVID.
Despite a post-pandemic struggle, larger urban areas like Austin show remarkable transformation, exemplifying a shift from rural settings to rapidly growing urban environments.
From 2022 to 2023, U.S. population growth was steady at 0.5%, adding over 1.6 million people, while many states recovered population losses during the pandemic.
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