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North Texas dominates in population growth as big blue cities fail to recover to pre-pandemic levels
- Celina, Texas, was named the fastest-growing city in the nation by the Census Bureau, surging 24.6%.
- Dallas–Fort Worth suburbs dominated the top five, with Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna among the fastest growers.
- Big blue hubs like New York City have seen resident losses or slower gains last year as migration shifts southward.
- The Census Bureau reports the South dominates lists of fastest-growing and highest-gaining cities, with 10 of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the region.
- Texas’ growth is linked to schools, safety, infrastructure, and a favorable business climate touted by Celina’s mayor.
- The Census data cover cities with populations of 20,000 or more, underscoring a nationwide shift toward smaller, faster-growing suburbs.
- Los Angeles County and New York City have experienced population declines, signaling a regional shift in growth patterns.
- The piece frames migration as Americans 'voting with their feet' toward lower-tax, less urban areas.
- The report notes continued interest in South Carolina as the fastest-growing state by percentage, reflecting broader regional shifts.
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