AXIOS (Russell Contreras) - A great exurban surge is reshaping America
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 Population Estimates ; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios The demographic landscape of the U.S. is undergoing a dramatic outward shift as growth shifts from cities to exurban communities , according to new U.S. Census estimates . Why it matters: The places that will define the next generation may not yet have a Starbucks, a working freeway interchange at rush hour or a school that isn't overcrowded. But they have people — and they're getting more every year. - The new data released last week and analyzed by Axios show the fastest-growing places since 2020 are concentrated on the extreme outer edges of major metropolitan areas. - This will affect congressional apportionment, federal funding formulas,…