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Did you hear? The California Department of Finance recently released its updated population estimates, which shows Hanford's current estimated population is 59,286. According to U.S. Census data, Hanford's population was about half of what it is today in 1990 (30,481). As the number of people who have decided to call Hanford home has grown, so has the need to provide essential City services to its residents, including police and fire response, street and park maintenance, addressing homelessness and more. That need will continue to grow, as the City's General Plan projects the population to rise by tens of thousands over the next decade. On Tuesday, the City's Revenue Measure Committee (RMC) will share their recommendation to City Council that there is a need for a revenue measure on the November ballot in order to meet the community's growing needs. The City of Hanford remains one of approximately 30 cities in the state without a district (sales) tax (out of 482 total cities). You can watch the City Council meeting live at www.hanfordca.gov Learn more about a potential revenue measure, including what it could fund, here: https://lnkd.in/gS_ukAxU

Last year, 64.8% of new single-family homes in the US were built within community associations, marking a jump from 62.6% in 2022, according to the Census Bureau. Regionally, the Mountain Division saw the highest share of new homes constructed within associations at 81.9% while the West South Central had the second highest at 72.7%. Read more: https://lnkd.in/er84_N56

TEXAS BOASTS 8 OF THE TOP 10 GROWING COUNTIES: New numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau show that 8 of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the U.S. are right here in the Lone Star state. Three counties from DFW made the list: Collin, Denton, and Tarrant (keep in mind these numbers are by raw population growth, if it were by percentage growth, we’d definitely be seeing Grayson up there!) Collin County (No. 2 in the nation) alone saw a growth of 36,364 people between July 2022 and July 2023. That’s enough to beat out dozens of STATES in growth. In total, DFW was the number 1 growth market in the country, adding 152,598 people. That works out to about 418 people moving to the region every day for an entire year! Don’t miss out on this incredible growth. If you’re looking for a sign to start your investing journey: this is it. Schedule a consult call today with Leah Slaughter at https://lnkd.in/gVhxJ4cm READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/e-n-TFpp #InvestmentInsights #FinancialLiteracy #SmartInvesting #WealthBuilding #InvestmentTips #FinancialEducation #Investing101 #MoneyMatters #GrowYourWealth #InvestingMadeEasy #investing #realestate #dfwrealestate #dfw #investingtips

TEXAS BOASTS 8 OF THE TOP 10 GROWING COUNTIES: New numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau show that 8 of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the U.S. are right here in the Lone Star state. Three counties from DFW made the list: Collin, Denton, and Tarrant (keep in mind these numbers are by raw population growth, if it were by percentage growth, we’d definitely be seeing Grayson up there!) Collin County (No. 2 in the nation) alone saw a growth of 36,364 people between July 2022 and July 2023. That’s enough to beat out dozens of STATES in growth. In total, DFW was the number 1 growth market in the country, adding 152,598 people. That works out to about 418 people moving to the region every day for an entire year! Don’t miss out on this incredible growth. If you’re looking for a sign to start your investing journey: this is it. Schedule a consult call today with Leah Slaughter at https://lnkd.in/gbiZFWxU READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/eZ_P5N-M #InvestmentInsights #FinancialLiteracy #SmartInvesting #WealthBuilding #InvestmentTips #FinancialEducation #Investing101 #MoneyMatters #GrowYourWealth #InvestingMadeEasy #investing #realestate #dfwrealestate #dfw #investingtips

Tennessee’s appeal is no longer a secret, but seeing it highlighted on a Census Bureau map truly drives the point home—almost every county in the state is growing. Few states, apart from Idaho and Florida, can match that level of consistency. A reasonable amount of growth is essential. The alternative—decline—is starkly visible on the map, with a clear pathway of shrinking populations stretching from Northeast Tennessee to the Canadian border. That’s the trend we aim to avoid. In Northeast Tennessee, most counties are experiencing modest growth of less than 10% per decade, which strikes a healthy balance. In contrast, areas like Middle Tennessee and parts of Florida are seeing growth rates three times higher, which can overwhelm infrastructure, schools, and highways. It’s vital to continue welcoming new residents to our region. Their presence helps offset the natural population losses. Tennessee is a highly desirable destination. With thoughtful planning and community engagement, we can keep it that way.

Starting with 2024 population estimates, the U.S. Census Bureau will include data on the rehabilitation of uninhabitable structures—previously condemned buildings—into its count of inhabitable housing units. This marks a significant shift from the Bureau’s prior focus solely on new construction permits, which limited recognition of restored properties. SEMCOG will update its Building Permit Collection form this month to allow communities to report rehabilitated units, ensuring these are recognized. To read more: https://lnkd.in/gjmzP8bh

Movin’ out Even as the Covid years recede further in the collective rearview mirror, it seems that many New Yorkers are still running back the pandemic play of ditching the city that never sleeps to set up life elsewhere. Last year, NYC lost a further 78,000 citizens, taking the net population decrease to over 546,000 since April 2020. Data from the Census Bureau shows that the declines haven’t just been contained to the 5 boroughs either: New York posted the largest drop of any state over the last 3 years, down 2.7% since 2020 to 19.6 million. That slide in citizenship makes it the biggest loser over the period by some distance, with second-place Illinois losing just 1.9% of its population and Louisiana & California shedding 1.7% and 1.4%, respectively. Changes of state The story playing out across the US more broadly, however, is much different. 60% of American counties posted annual population gains rather than losses in 2023, according to Census data published yesterday, up from 52% the year before. That trend has seriously translated in states like Idaho, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas, where citizen headcounts have grown 4.3% to 6.2% since 2020, as fewer deaths and a return to pre-pandemic immigration levels saw the US population tick up by 1.6 million last year.

Senate: Equal Representation Act (S. 3659/H.R. 7109) - In 2010 the question of citizenship was removed from the Census, but the census is what determines how federal representation is allotted throughout the county. Without this question, we can’t tell who is a citizen or not in any given area, and those non-citizens would count towards representation. This bill would legally require that the question of citizenship be added to the census questionnaire so that representation can be accurately allotted to America’s citizens. https://lnkd.in/esiSKCc7

Congress questions the delay in the national Census, demanding a caste-based count for accurate policymaking and social justice. Is the delay politically motivated? 🏛️ #hindustanherald Read more about it here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dKxgdvDY

The U.S. Census Bureau has released its statewide building permit report for August 2024, revealing a significant uptick in single-family housing permits across Indiana. According to the data, 2,013 permits were issued in August, a 16% increase from the 1,738 permits pulled in August 2023. This number is up 19% from July of 2024, when 1,687 permits were pulled. Year-to-date, Indiana has seen 13,738 single-family housing permits in 2024— a 21% increase compared to the first eight months of 2023, which saw 11,370 permits.