In Watertown-Fort Drum, New York, a combination of economic challenges and harsh weather conditions is leading to fewer remaining residents.
Kalamazoo-Portage in Michigan is witnessing a dramatic population decline. From 2016 to 2021, the area experienced a 22.5% drop in population, translating to a loss of 75,769 residents.
Fort Smith, spanning Arkansas and Oklahoma, has seen an 11.9% population fall over five years. This means 33,566 people have left, reducing the population to 247,661 by the last count.
The Shreveport-Bossier City area in Louisiana is struggling to maintain its community. With an 11.9% decrease, the area lost 52,612 residents. T
Sioux City, covering areas in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, is facing a notable demographic shift. The population shrank by 11.0%, which amounts to 18,547 individuals moving away.
Grand Island in Nebraska is grappling with significant population shrinkage. An 11.0% reduction in population, resulting in the loss of 9,409 residents, brought the last recorded population to 76,175.
This equates to a loss of 21,725 people, reducing the city’s population to 179,168 when measured last. The substantial outflow of residents suggests challenges in balancing growth and sustainability in this coastal city.
Bloomington, Illinois is facing a significant population decline. An 8.8 %fall in population, resulting in 16,437 fewer residents, left the population at 170,889.