Rural America grew in the pandemic's early days. But mostly recreational counties saw gains

Despite a spike in deaths from COVID-19 and fewer births, recent research suggests rural counties saw population growth during the first year of the pandemic. Remote work opportunities could have contributed to more people moving to scenic rural places.

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