r/dataisbeautiful • u/TA-MajestyPalm • 4d ago
OC [OC] Post-Pandemic Population Growth Trends, by US Metro Area (2022->2024)
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/wolfpack86 3d ago
Raleigh is blowing up and the COL is actually pretty crazy but we still get treated like any other small town in NC for remote work salaries. Rent is legitimately cheaper in Philly.
Also, I had no idea Birmingham was in Appalachia. Even more surprised people want to move there - definitely the worst city I’ve ever been to.