The U.S. population growth rate has slowed to an unprecedented low. In 2021, the population grew by just 0.1%, marking the slowest rate in the nation’s history. This dramatic decline stems from a combination of factors: lower birth rates, higher death rates, and a significant drop in immigration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sources:
www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2021/2021-population-estimates.html
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