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Immigration Continues to Drive US Population Growth

Immigration Continues to Drive US Population Growth
A U.S. flag flies near the U.S.-Mexico border fence in an area where they search for border crossers near Campo, Calif., on Oct. 8, 2006. David McNew/Getty Images
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The U.S. Census Bureau just released its population estimates for 2024. It estimated that the nation’s population grew by nearly 1 percent, adding about 3.3 million people. Of that increase, however, 84 percent was from immigration (2.8 million). Without immigration, the population would have only grown by about .15 percent (518,000).

Bill King
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Bill King is a businessman and lawyer, and is a former contributor at the Houston Chronicle. He has served as a city councilman and has a strong interest in a wide range of social, environmental, and political issues. King is the author of “Saving Face” and “Unapologetically Moderate.” He also publishes a newsletter and blog, BillKingBlog.com and serves as a fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute in Houston.