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The demographic landscape of the U.S. is undergoing a dramatic outward shift as growth shifts from cities to exurban communities, according to new U.S. Census estimates.
Why it matters: The places that will define the next generation may not yet have a Starbucks, a working freeway interchange at rush hour or a school that isn't overcrowded. But they have people — and they're getting more every year.
By the numbers: Celina, Texas — a fast-growing exurb north of Dallas — expanded 24.6% in a single year, the fastest growth among cities over 20,000 from July 2024 to July 2025.
