According to new Census Bureau news releases, between 2024 and 2025 (July 1), the red southern cities are still experiencing the most rapid growth spurts.

Florida and Texas cities saw the biggest gains.

We would note that Seattle was the only city in a blue state to crack the top 12.

But then it was a no-income-tax-state. Now it has the 6th highest tax rate. We can nearly guarantee you when the 2026 numbers come out, Seattle will be one of the large cities that lose population.