Field of Bachelor’s Degree in the United States: 2022

Population shifts across U.S. counties don’t happen in a vacuum—they reflect broader trends in migration, economic opportunity, and local policy. This American Community Survey brief explores 2022 population changes, highlighting where growth and decline are concentrated. While counties in the South and West gained residents, many in the Northeast and Midwest saw declines, driven by factors like domestic migration and natural change. These shifts offer a lens into evolving regional dynamics and the infrastructure demands that may follow.