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Figure 57: Comparison of changes in population from 1970 to 2020 between the Park Towns and Rural America
From 1970 to 2020, 47% of USDA Nonmetro counties had lower population growth than did the Park Towns. These counties were home to 13.7 million people, 30% of the population of Rural America.
Figure 58: Population increases and decreases in Rural America, 2010 to 2020
From 2010 to 2020, 67% of USDA Nonmetro counties lost population. These counties were home to 25.0 million people, 55% of the population of Rural America.