U.S. Population Growth Slowest Since 2021 Amid Reduced Immigration

The U.S. population grew by 1.8 million, or 0.5%, from July 2024 to July 2025, marking the slowest growth since the COVID-19 pandemic, largely due to a decline in net immigration, which increased by 1.3 million compared to 2.7 million the previous year. Policy changes under the Trump administration and restrictions during the Biden administration contributed to the decline, with projections indicating further drops in immigration. Births exceeded deaths by 519,000, but slower population growth could impact workforce dynamics. Population declines were noted in five states, including Vermont, while South Carolina experienced the fastest growth at 1.5%.

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