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US population trends by state: Winners and losers in 2026

US population trends by state: Winners and losers in 2026
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The U.S. population continues to grow, but that growth has slowed dramatically, with the year-over-year increase now below 1%. Some areas feel this shift more acutely than others, and a few states are experiencing population declines. A growing population can increase labor availability and expan...

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