The US Census Bureau thread

[pacarlson]

For me, the biggest surprises regarding the 2020 Census city populations are:
1. The phenomenal increase in NYC's population.
2. The 6.5% turn-around gain by Buffalo.
3. The unprecedented 31.6% population shrinkage experienced by East St. Louis; the largest % drop in its history.
4. St. Paul's 9.3% growth putting its 2020 population less than 2,000 people away from its all-time peak population.
5. Kansas City, MO hitting an all-time peak population.

Disappointing is the persistent population decline of the big, old powerhouse cities of Detroit, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Pittsburgh (although slower decline), and St. Louis.