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Nonmetropolitan population change and components of change, 1971-2024

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

Population & Migration
Rural Economy & Population
Rural Classifications

Line graph showing nonmetropolitan natural increases (births minus deaths) and net migration (in migration minus out migration). Natural decrease is now widespread across nonmetropolitan counties. Recent growth has been due to migration.

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Nonmetropolitan population change and components of change, 1971-2024.

Nonmetropolitan population change and components of change, 1971-2024

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