The Detroit Free Press reports from the new U.S. Census Bureau statistics a hopeful sign for Michigan of almost infinitesimal growth for two years straight.
A few other predictions and facts –
- next year Florida will likely pass New York to become the third most populous state
- North Carolina will pass Michigan becoming ninth
- North Dakota and South Dakota have grown
- this year’s overall national growth described “underwhelming”
- since 2000 only one state showing a net loss: Michigan