Seems like the U.S. Census is reporting just the opposite.
For raw population growth, among the 15 cities with the greatest population growth, only NYC, at #1, is an old-line city. The rest are all sprawly cities that annexed their suburbs [[places like Houston, Fort Worth, Phoenix, etc.)
For % population growth, among the the largest U.S. cities, the worst performer is Chicago, clearly a traditional-style urban city, and the best performer is Austin, clearly a Sunbelt sprawler.
For overall fastest growth, Texas and Utah cities dominate the list. For overall population decline, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois cities dominate the list.
In Michigan, fastest growing jurisdiction, by far, is Lyon Twp. in sprawliest part of Oakland County. Fastest declining jurisdiction is Highland Park, in traditionally densest part of Wayne County.
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