The U.S. Census Bureau has reported a decline in population across major U.S. cities, a trend the White House attributes to the effects of President Donald Trump’s stricter immigration policies. This decline contradicts the overall U.S. population growth of 1.8 million over the past year.
Notably, the growth in metropolitan areas has slowed, with an average increase of only 0.6% for the year ending July 1, 2025, compared to 1.1% the previous year. Areas along the U.S.-Mexico border, including Laredo, Yuma, and El Centro, have experienced the most significant declines, contrasting sharply with previous growth rates.
Officials emphasize that these statistics underscore the success of the administration’s border security measures. While nine out of ten counties reported decreased net migration, states like Florida and Georgia showed some of the fastest-growing counties.