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Northeast clings to population five years after pandemic

(The Center Square) – Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the nation, population in most Northeastern states has leveled out, climbing above 2020 rates by just over one percentage point.

By Christen Smith | The Center Square, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Jan 29, 2026, 11:54 AM ET

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Northeast clings to population five years after pandemic
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U.S. population growth slows after Trump border policies enacted

(The Center Square) - The growth in U.S. population slowed significantly from July 2024 to July 2025 as President Donald Trump's border enforcement policies reduced international migration significantly, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday.

By Andrew Rice | The Center Square, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Jan 27, 2026, 5:23 PM ET

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U.S. population growth slows after Trump border policies enacted
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