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Celina, Texas went from quiet ranching town to America's fastest-growing city, adding one new resident for every four already living there. Despite bulldozers replacing cattle pastures, this North Texas community is proving rapid growth doesn't have to destroy small-town charm.
New Zealand's population is growing at its fastest rate in over a year as fewer citizens are leaving the country. The turnaround signals renewed confidence in staying put.
New Zealand is keeping more of its people, with fewer citizens leaving the country long-term. The shift signals growing confidence in staying put.
Michigan is turning to immigrant communities to reverse decades of population decline and fuel its economic future. Bipartisan leaders say newcomers are essential to the state's plan to become a top 10 growth state by 2050.
Michigan is making immigration a cornerstone of its economic future after decades of population decline cost the state federal seats and jobs. Immigrants already drive 60% of population growth and fill critical gaps in healthcare, tech, and manufacturing.
The Research Triangle region is showing strong job growth and falling unemployment, outperforming much of the nation. Economists credit the area's universities, biotech sector, and steady population growth for the economic strength.
A small South Korean town that hadn't welcomed a newborn in nearly two decades just celebrated the arrival of baby Yong-jun. His birth brings fresh hope to a community fighting population decline while the nation's fertility rate climbs for the first time in years.
Japan's foreign resident population hit an all-time high of 4.12 million in 2025, growing nearly 10% in just one year. The milestone reflects the country's evolving openness and the success of programs to create a more welcoming environment for international communities.
Australian koalas are rebuilding their genetic health after a devastating population crash nearly wiped them out. Scientists studying 418 koalas found that rapid population growth is helping restore genetic diversity through natural DNA mixing.
A new report shows how immigrants are filling critical labor gaps and driving economic growth in Michigan, offering a roadmap to reverse the state's population decline. The findings highlight real solutions to workforce shortages affecting healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond.
Two Virginia counties with century-long growth streaks would be losing population today without immigrants. New data reveals immigration is powering nearly 90% of the state's population growth and keeping its economy humming.