PARCA: Population increase due to domestic migration, above average birth rate
The state’s population increased to a level higher than any time in more than a decade.
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The 20 Alabama cities that grew the most in the last decade
The Alabama cities with the biggest population increases, according to the 2020 Census, gained between 34,901and 3,821 people each.
Ten Alabama Counties with the largest population gains
The two counties with the most growth in the state are Baldwin and Madison Counties.
Madison, Baldwin counties lead state in population growth
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. … Continued
Tax increases pass in both Spanish Fort and Fairhope
Tuesday voters in Spanish Fort and Fairhope went to the polls and approved a 3 mill property tax increase to benefit local schools. In Spanish Fort, the tax increase narrowly passed. As of press time, there were 1,096 votes (52 percent) in favor and 1,013 votes (48 percent) opposed. There were similar results in Fairhope … Continued
Alabama’s growth slowed down by high death rate, low international migration
The rate of population growth in Alabama last year increased slightly, but the state is being held back in terms of growth by one of the nation’s highest death rates and one of the lowest rates of migration from other countries. A new analysis from the Alabama Public Affairs Research Council shows that Alabama’s growth … Continued