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U.S. metro areas experienced a significant slowdown in population growth in 2025, with an average increase of just 0.6% compared to 1.1% in the previous year. Border regions, such as Laredo, Texas, Yuma, Arizona, and El Centro, California, saw a shift from strong gains to near zero or losses, primarily due to fewer immigrants arriving. Immigration levels dropped sharply across nine out of ten counties, and hurricanes Helene and Milton in late 2024 forced people out of Gulf Coast spots and mountain areas in North Carolina. Demographers note that migration now plays a crucial role in determining whether communities grow or shrink, particularly in big cities losing residents to other states. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Phoenix, and Charlotte led metro growth, as domestic movers chased affordable homes and remote work options in far-out suburbs. This shift underscores how policy changes, weather disasters, and lifestyle moves are reshaping where Americans live, setting the stage for uneven growth ahead.

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