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Midsize cities outpace growth 2025; Celina up 24%

5/15/2026

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  • 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.