Population Growth Reported Across Cities and Towns in All U.S. Regions

In 2024, the Northeast experienced population growth after years of steady decline, with rates ranging from an average growth of 0.1% in cities and towns with fewer than 5,000 people (a shift from the 0.3% average decline in 2023) to 1.0% average growth in cities with populations of 50,000 or more - five times higher than their growth rate during 2023.

The Midwest showed modest population growth, with average rates varying by population size. Places with fewer than 5,000 residents saw an average growth of 0.1%. Those with populations between 5,000 and 9,999 recorded a 0.6% average increase, while cities and towns with 10,000 to 49,999 residents grew by an average of 0.7% - the same rate observed in places with populations of 50,000 or more.

The South experienced the highest average population growth of any region. Cities and towns in the South with populations between 5,000 and 9,999 residents experienced the highest average increase of 1.6%. Those with populations ranging from 10,000 to 49,999 also saw an average growth rate at 1.6%. In contrast, places with population below 5,000 recorded a much lower average growth of 0.6%.

The West also showed population growth, where cities and towns with fewer than 5,000 people saw a modest average increase of 0.5%, while larger cities and towns with populations between 10,000 and 49,999 recorded an average growth rate of 1.0% - the same rate observed in places with 50,000 or more residents.