r/dataisbeautiful • u/TA-MajestyPalm • 4d ago

OC [OC] Post-Pandemic Population Growth Trends, by US Metro Area (2022->2024)

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Graphic by me, created in Excel. All data from US Census here: https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-metro-and-micro-statistical-areas.html

I've created similar graphics in the past, but usually from 2020-2024. This is not the best time frame as it combines the abnormal covid years with post pandemic movement.

This time frame (2022-2024) shows the most current and ongoing population trends of the last 2 years.

I also wanted to better categorize the cities into broad cultural regions vs the arbitrary geographic census regions.

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u/LittleMsSavoirFaire 4d ago

Are people primarily moving to metro areas? Because I live in the purple region and we're getting swarmed with highly paid telecommuters from NoVa and Charlotte. They're like "I get three times the lifestyle here if I'm willing to drive three hours once a week." 

It's less than it was in covid but it's still happening 

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u/STODracula 3d ago

Most jobs are in metro areas, and for me, commuting even an hour away is too much. Did it until I was in my early 30s and thanks but no thanks.

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u/LittleMsSavoirFaire 3d ago

These are people who are director to vp level. Once a week for a little face time seems to work well for them