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Population change in aggregate and by metropolitan/nonmetropolitan status, 1971-2024

by John Cromartie and Justin B. Winikoff
6/10/2025

Population & Migration
Rural Economy & Population

Line chart showing that the population in metropolitan areas continues to grow faster than in nonmetropolitan areas.

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Population change in aggregate and by metropolitan/nonmetropolitan status, 1971-2024.

Population change in aggregate and by metropolitan/nonmetropolitan status, 1971-2024

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