Three-fourths of Iowa's population growth since the 2010 Census has been in just 10 of its cities, and seven of them are in the central part of the state, according ...

According to U.S. Census annual population estimates for 2024, released last week, Iowa City is the second-fastest-growing metro in Iowa since 2020, adding 4.2% to its population to reach 180,756.

The Iowa Business Council in its annual report says Iowa's slow population growth is a major challenge. The council calls for federal immigration reform to address the problem.

Iowa gained 23,074 people from 2023 to 2024, boosted primarily by growth in international migration to the state, according to U.S. Census data released last month.

The Iowa Business Council in its annual report says Iowa's slow population growth is a major challenge. The council calls for federal immigration reform to address the problem.

The Iowa Business Council in its annual report says Iowa's slow population growth is a major challenge. The council calls for federal immigration reform to address the problem.