How the South’s Youth Boom Could Change America
Summary
The latest U.S. Census data shows that only the Southern region of the country has seen an increase in young people under 18 over the past five years, while other regions have seen declines. This growth in young residents, along with overall population growth in the South, is due to factors like migration, job opportunities, and housing affordability.Key Facts
- The South's population under 18 grew by 1.1% between 2020 and 2025.
- Young adults aged 18-24 in the South increased by 5% in the same period.
- Other regions (Northeast, Midwest, West) saw declines in children under 18, with the West experiencing the largest drop at 5.7%.
- The South's total population grew 6%, nearly double the national growth rate of 3.1%.
- Population growth in the South is driven by domestic migration from other regions and factors like lower living costs and jobs.
- Migration to the South slowed after the pandemic as some people returned to offices in other parts of the country.
- Declining birth rates nationwide have contributed to fewer young people in most regions outside the South.
- Experts say the aging baby boomer generation and migration patterns are shifting the country’s age distribution.
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