Four in 10 US counties saw population declines in 2025, driven largely by President Trump’s immigration crackdown. According to Census Bureau data, 1,270 Counties lost residents, a nearly 20% increase from the previous year. Major cities like Los Ang

2026-03-26

Four in 10 US counties saw population declines in 2025, driven largely by President Trump’s immigration crackdown. According to Census Bureau data, 1,270 Counties lost residents, a nearly 20% increase from the previous year. Major cities like Los Angeles, Miami, and New York saw steep declines due to a slowdown in international immigration, which had fueled post-pandemic growth. Census predict officials negative migration trends for the first time in over 50 years, with Miami-Dade County experiencing a population drop despite international migration.