What is fueling the increase in urban-to-rural migration?

Rural America saw its second straight year of population growth last year, reversing a decade-long decline.

Census data shows that 97% of the growth happened in non-metro counties near metro areas, signaling increased urban-rural migration.

Sarah Melotte with The Daily Yonder spoke with RFD-TV on how this trend compares to previous years, what is fueling the growth, and what to expect moving forward.

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