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An eagerly anticipated U.S. Census Bureau report was just released! The report analyzes 2021 data sources on grandparents and grandchildren - and includes families in which the grandparents are responsible for the grandchildren. It's an update of a 2014 (with 2012 data) report that we often cited at Generations United. Among the findings, grandparents were more likely to be responsible for their grandchildren for 5 years or longer in 2021 compared to 2012 and more of these grandparents are aged 60 and over than before - 59.5% of grandparents were aged 60 and over in 2021, an increase from 47% in 2012.  The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network has a data page that explains some of these data sources - https://lnkd.in/eYcrWRwP For the new report, see https://lnkd.in/et_vQbCB

The South continues to dominate in terms of population growth, with thirteen of America's fifteen fastest-growing cities located in this region, and eight of them in Texas. Celina, situated near Dallas, emerged as the leader among cities with populations of 20,000 or more, experiencing a remarkable 26.6% increase in population. This growth rate is more than 53 times higher than the nation's overall growth rate of 0.5%, as reported by the Bureau. San Antonio, another Texas city, added 22,000 people to its population, solidifying its position as the nation's frontrunner and bringing it close to the 1.5 million mark.

Exciting news from the U.S. Census Bureau! The latest report, 'Grandparents and Their Coresident Grandchildren: 2021,' is out now. The report explores a wide array of characteristics of grandparents and grandchildren - and includes families in which the grandparents are responsible for the grandchildren.    Here are a few highlights from the report: - In 2021, 3.3 percent of adults aged 30 and over lived with grandchildren. Over half of these adults were aged 30 to 64.  - Grandparents living with grandchildren were older in 2021 than in 2012. In 2012, 46.8 percent were aged 60 and over, which increased to 60.1 percent in 2021. - Grandparents were more likely to be responsible for their grandchildren for 5 years or longer in 2021 compared to 2012. - A higher percentage of grandparents living with grandchildren were Black or African American, Asian, or Hispanic than those who did not live with grandchildren.   At Generations United, we recognize the importance of understanding these dynamics of grandparents and grandchildren in the U.S. today. Grandparents who step forward to raise children and are keeping families together deserve our support. Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eyhhEPZe

🥇 #SanAntonio is the Fastest Growing City in the Nation Here’s how San Antonio compares to the other #Texas metros: From July 2022 to July 2023: #FortWorth added ~21,000 people (2nd Place); percentage growth of 2.2% #Houston added ~12,000 people (7th Place); percentage growth of 0.5% #Dallas added ~5,500 people; percentage growth of 0.4% #Austin added ~4,500 people; percentage growth of 0.5% 🏆 Leading the country in 1st place, San Antonio added ~22,000 people with a percentage growth of 1.5%. San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the U.S. and will soon be the 6th largest. Currently in 6th place, Philadelphia lost 53,000 residents last year and is now only 55,000 residents larger than San Antonio. 🚚 Sustained, nation-leading population growth will drive strong demand for Texas #multifamily in the coming years. Keep ‘em coming! Article Credit: Ric Brack of the San Antonio Express-News https://lnkd.in/gj7menhK

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Texas: The Land of Growth and Opportunity! It is incredibly exciting to witness the growth happening across Texas! The latest Census Bureau data revealed that 9 of the 10 fastest-growing cities in the U.S. are in the Lone Star State. Leading the charge is Celina, just north of Dallas, which saw its population grow by a staggering 143% from 2020 to 2023. It's no wonder residents are flocking to Celina, citing safety, economic health, and a high quality of life. Fulshear, near Houston, is experiencing similar growth, with its population more than doubling in the same period. This trend speaks volumes about what Texas has to offer: a relatively lower cost of living, no personal income tax, and a business-friendly environment that ranked No. 3 in the nation in CNBC’s 2024 top states for business. Whether you're considering a move, investing, or just curious about the market, it's clear that Texas is a land of opportunity, resilience, and unmatched growth. Let's connect and explore what Texas has to offer! 📧 jana.bruce@compass.com 📲 713.444.0180 🌐 janabruce.com #janabrucehouston #compasshou #compass #houstonrealestate #houstonrealtor #luxuryrealestate #houstontx #htx #luxurylisting #houstonhomesforsale #htxrealestate #houstonhomes #houstonluxury #compasspr #TexasRealEstate #GrowingCities #OpportunityAwaits https://lnkd.in/gt4bff8Q

In 1950, the City of St. Louis had a population of 857,000. Today we have an all-time low of 281,000 with 4,439 residents leaving the City last year. I have repeated this in many LinkedIn posts: Look at what Detroit is doing and hit repeat! With billions of dollars of investments in Detroit’s downtown along with a renewed focus on security, Motown has seen its first population increase in 66 years which provides hope for other Rustbelt cities like St. Louis. Investments in our Downtown, police department (+340 unfilled positions) and local businesses are the big ticket items that will help end our City’s precipitous population decline. We need more people to get the businesses and tax revenue to come back and help fund/fix the other issues facing the City. No people=No $$ Let do this! #rebirth #growth #business #police City of Detroit Greater St. Louis, Inc. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department St. Louis Business Journal St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A further fun-filled fact to what is posted below: In 1950, Detroit was the 4th largest city in the U.S. with nearly 2 million population - after New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia. Detroit was the Silicon Valley of the Industrial Era. That's where the wealth, jobs, and opportunities of the U.S. were centered. That's where everyone was flocking. A couple takeaways: 1) Detroit is coming back fast and strong. With the tenacity, grit, innovation and creativity that has always been there. They are going to drive their way back into the Top 10 - on KPI yet to be fully defined. It's a good time to get in on the ground floor of this next run. 2) A lesson here to everyone else who currently ranks #1 in something: it never lasts. There is always the next hungrier, harder working, more talented, more ambitious, luckier competitor biting at your ass. I'm shifting more of my time, energy and investment back to the city where I grew up: Detroit...to Michigan...and to the Midwest in general. I invite you to join in: Breakout Detroit, June 13-16 https://lnkd.in/g5aE-Csu Michigan Tech Week, October 1-5 https://lnkd.in/gGKgTcFX

According to Atlanta Regional Commission's forecast, the fastest-growing counties in the region through 2050 will be the ones of the fringes, such as Forsyth, Barrow, Paulding, Cherokee, Walton, and Coweta. This is nothing to celebrate. It should, in fact, be a call to action for all regional leaders. Our growth should happen primarily in places that can provide walkability, transit service, and compact-footprint developments. Continuing to sprawl outward in a car-dependent format is the wrong move for sustainability, and the wrong move for equitable outcomes. Urbanized spaces that are near transit lines, and that have a politically-viable roadmap for infill density, should be shouldering the heaviest load in terms of our growth. The City of Atlanta should be a leader in sustainable growth for the region by enacting neighborhood rezoning that allows for sensible density, particularly near transit stops, and through street redesigns that prioritize alternatives to personal-car trips. Don't accept these projections from ARC as being inevitable. For our own sake, and for the sake of future generations, we need to change that narrative and shape a better future. https://lnkd.in/e5j94zgK

🌆 The South continues to dominate in terms of population growth, with thirteen of America's fifteen fastest-growing cities located in this region, and eight of them in Texas. Celina, situated near Dallas, emerged as the leader among cities with populations of 20,000 or more, experiencing a remarkable 26.6% increase in population. This growth rate is more than 53 times higher than the nation's overall growth rate of 0.5%, as reported by the Bureau. San Antonio, another Texas city, added 22,000 people to its population, solidifying its position as the nation's frontrunner and bringing it close to the 1.5 million mark. #PopulationGrowth #UrbanDevelopment #Texas