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While the nation’s fastest-growing cities continue to be in Sun Belt states, new population estimates show that some of the top gainers are now on the outskirts of metropolitan areas or in rural areas. The release of U.S. Census Bureau July 1, 2023 population estimates for cities and towns reveals geographic shifts in population growth compared to pre-pandemic July 1, 2019, estimates.

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and in celebration the State Data Center has updated its' Asian/Pacific Americans in Iowa profile

MARCH 14, 2024 – More U.S. counties experienced population gains than losses in 2023, as counties in the South saw faster growth and more Northeast and Midwest counties had population losses turn to gains, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimates of population and components of change released today.

In 1981, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution establishing National Women’s History Week. The week was chosen to coincide with International Women’s Day, March 8. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. Every year since, Congress and the Iowa General Assembly have passed a resolution for Women’s History Month, and the U.S. president and Iowa’s Governor have issued a proclamation.

In celebration of Black History Month the State Data Center has updated it's African Americans in Iowa profile

Population trends are returning to pre-pandemic norms as the number of annual deaths decreased last year and migration reverted to patterns not seen since before 2020, according to the new Vintage 2023 population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed a joint congressional resolution designating November 1990 as “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations have been issued every year since 1994.

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually every September 15th-October 15th in the United States. The State Data Center has updated It's Latinos in Iowa profile in recognition of this month long celebration.

Census Bureau Releases New 2020 Census Data on Age, Sex, Race, Hispanic Origin, Households and Housing

Older Americans Month is observed annually every May in the United States. It’s primarily observed to recognize the contributions of past and present older persons to the country. The State Data Center has updated in Older Iowans profile in recognition of this month long celebration.