Balancing Amazon HQ Incentives and Benefits

The Washington region’s population is growing. But a key component is still in decline.

Schar School Stat: Existing Home Sales

The Washington Region’s Economy Slowed in 2017

The Washington Region’s Population Increased 1.1 Percent in 2017

Population growth in the Washington region stabilized in 2017 and was modestly stronger than in 2016. Our region continues to lose residents to other parts of the nation, although the loss in 2017 was less severe than the losses in prior years. The moderating net domestic out-migration is likely the result of a slowdown in job growth in key metro areas that has likely diminished their relative attractiveness to potential out-migrants. Net international migration became the largest source of growth in 2016, surpassing the natural increase (births minus deaths).[1] Compared to the other 15 largest metro areas, the region continues to rank near the middle of the pack with the seventh fastest population growth and the ninth largest net domestic migration rate in 2017.