In a recent study by KDOT, Crawford County is the only county in Southeast Kansas expected to grow in population.
Last week, Pittsburg city leaders went to a conference held by the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation.
The conference was held to show how transportation plays a large role in population growth.
The state department predicts Crawford County to grow about 14 percent between 2014 and 2044.
In addition, the study revealed that the county has seen a four percent increase in the number of 20 to 39-year-olds in the area.
(Read more: KSNF/KODE – FourStatesHomepage.com)