Population decline may also enhance social welfare if it reduces environmental pressures such as land, air, and water pollution; climate change; deforestation; and the loss of biodiversity. Adaptation ...

A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential – not just economically, but in civic energy, creativity and community ...

The latest data on Illinois’ population trends shows the state losing more people 18 and under at a faster rate than any ...

Immigration is driving U.S. population growth and helping offset a broader demographic shift as the baby boom generation ages, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. children ...

With J.B. Pritzker announcing he's seeking a third term as governor of Illinois, many are asking: How many terms can a governor serve in Illinois?

Superintendent discusses VHS developments as population decline warrants academy consolidation Published 9:45 am Friday, June 27, 2025 ...

The state is seeing a larger decline in residents 18 and younger than any other state. It’s also getting older and seeing losses in its working-age population.

America's aging population, coinciding with falling birth rates, has become a growing concern and reflects the wider anxieties felt in the country.

New data also shows how the population of children is going down, while the population of elderly Americans is rising.

Baltimore’s slight population increase last year was driven by Hispanic residents, whose population increased by about 2,200, according to Census Bureau estimates released Thursday.