In this episode of The Cardinal: News of Virginia, host Dutchie Jessee chats with founding editor Dwayne Yancey about Virginia’s latest population projections from the Weldon Cooper Center at UVA. They break down 10 key takeaways that reveal where people are moving, where communities are shrinking, and what these trends mean for the state over the next 25 years.

From Lynchburg adding more residents than the Roanoke and New River valleys combined to Loudoun County’s explosive growth, and from Roanoke slowly approaching 100,000 residents again to rural coal counties facing dramatic population declines, this episode highlights the big shifts shaping Virginia’s future. Tune in to understand how growth, decline, and aging populations will reshape communities across the state, and why it matters for cities, suburbs, and rural areas alike.