Madison County and Baldwin County have seen the most growth of the 67 counties in the state, according to new data.
The state saw an increase in the population of 15,504 citizens in the most recent available year. Of the increase, 11,284 were in Madison and Baldwin counties, accounting for 73 percent of that increase.
The data, based on new U.S. Census data that reflects estimated population changes between July of 2018, and July of 2019, was organized and mapped out by the nonpartisan Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA).
The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) organized and mapped out data from the recently released U.S. Census Bureau estimates to show the percentage of population increases in each county.
The Huntsville metropolitan statistical area (MSA), which includes Madison and Limestone, posted the strongest gain among MSAs, with an estimated 8,643 new residents. Nearby counties like Morgan, Marshall, Cullman, Colbert, and Lauderdale also gained.
Between July 1, 2018, and July 1, 2019, population growth was more widespread in Alabama than it had been the year before. 29 counties saw growth compared to 22 in 2018. That more dispersed growth included more positive growth in some rural counties, particularly in North Alabama and Southeast Alabama.
The 2020 Census is currently underway and that will give even more recent and accurate numbers.
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