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Story summary
- Midsized U.S. cities (pop 25,000-70,000) grew fastest in 2025, outpacing metros and smaller towns.
- Census data released May 14 showed national growth slowed in 2025 and migration fell to 1.3 million, half the prior year’s 2.7 million.
- Celina, Texas led with a 24.6 percent surge while New York City posted its numeric decline yet remained the nation’s most populous city.
- Austin became one of twelve cities reaching one million residents.
