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Whether for the hot labor market, magnificent parks, or a hip city center, if you build a big city, people will come. And while some cities in the United States are loving of people Bonafide, others seem to push their populations. For a number of reasons - often a lack of job opportunities, difficult economic conditions or high crime rates - people leave these locations for greener pastures.

Identifying which cities see that their populations diminish the fastest, we used the most recent data of theAmerican census office. We compared the populations from 2016 to 2017 to learn which places have lost the highest percentage of their populations that year. During these 12 months, the populations of these cities decreased from 0.7 to nearly two percent. Read it to see if a city near you is on the list!

Number of people who have left: 125
Decrease in the population:0.7%

In his state of the state of the city of 2017, Mobile MayorSandy StimoSonNoted: "The mobile population has not grown up in more than 50 years. For years, the city had lost the race, lagging behind our cities, despite the fact that we had the talent to win. The section of the Acclamations of the city, which is its citizens had grown up silent. "StimoSon had tried to lead a civic engagement, but it seems that the mobile always has a long way to go.

Number of people who have left: 866
Decrease in the population: 0.7%

Spoiler: The cities of Illinois constitute nearly a third of this list. It is therefore appropriate enough that the stateCapital city, Springfield, would make an appearance. 2019 marks the fourth year in a row that the County of Sangamon, where Springfield is located, has seen its population decrease, according to theCensus office. County AdministratorBrian McFadden RecountThe State Journal-Register That it could be "easy to be complacent" with the capital, where government jobs would seem abundant enough to employ. But as these decreasing figures show, it can be "a false dependence".

Number of people who have left: 458
Decrease in the population: 0.8%

This city of Milwaukee County is the only municipality of cheese state to win a place on our list. It's not clear why, exactly, people leave, but in 2019,24/7 WALL ST Named the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West region allis one of the worst locations to drive. According to their index, the area saw 413.4 car flights and 7.9 circulation deaths per 100,000 people. TheSame multimedia output Also named the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West region allis one of America's drunk areas, with 23.3% of adults drinking excess and 32.7% of alcohol-related driving deaths. So, it's a place where you should probably stay out of the road!

Number of people who have left: 2 115
Decrease in the population: 0.8%

In aDECLARATION 2019 on the state budget, the mayor of ToledoWade Kapszukiewicz slammed ohio governorMike of Dwine To reduce the city budget of $ 6.5 million and increase gasoline taxes. "We continue to lose the population compared to the rest of the country, but once again, they have doubled their attacks on their cities like Toledo and have not adequately invested in Ohio's infrastructure," he said.

The mayor added "short-view policies like this have made export number one of Ohio educated young people."

Number of people who have left: 460
Decrease in the population: 0.8%

While UTAH in advance recently saw strong population growth (classified state No. 3 for its earnings in 2018, according to theCensus office), the suburbs of Salt Lake City of Taylorsville has regained the trend. This is a bit mystery why people leave, given relatively strong employment rates, diversity and attractiveness in the region, according to theReal estate website niche. But it might simply be that neighboring postal codes are even more attractive!

Number of people who have left: 587
Decrease in the population: 0.8%

This city could be the subject of a charming Broadway melody, but these days, visitors are more likely to hear the sound of the wind whistling through empty car parks and shopping centers. It is because the owners of local companies have criticized the administrators of the city for policies that move from companies and create "retail deserts", according to theAssociated press.

"The largest unique factor of urban economic success is human capital", "artist and entrepreneurCarmella Saracenosaid at the exit. "It's talent. Gary is full of talent. This goes back to the role of the government and how does it exploit it. So many talented people leave because they have no place to integrate."

Number of people who have left: 582
Decrease in the population: 0.8%

Home to Northwestern University, the city of Evanston gets strong brands ofReal estate website niche, Win a + for nightlife, public schools and diversity. But despite this, it suffers from the rest of the state of the meadows of Illinois Exodus.

Experts likeBrian HargerA research associated with the Center for Governmental Studies at the University of Northern Illinois, attributes to the mass difference for a weak economy. "Our economic recovery was much more lethargic," said HargerThe Free Washington Beacon. According to the newspaper, Illinois experienced the lowest growth in salaries of almost any state since the great recession of 2008.

Number of people who have left: 437
Decrease in the population: 0.8%

This suburb of Chicago (technically a village) was not immune to the difficulties of the region in the broad sense. "Population loss hurts us all badly," Chicago Mayor-electedLORI LIGHTFOOT say itChicago Tribune In 2019 on the fourth consecutive year of the population decrease. "This should be the Canary in the Tree Mine in Chicago needs a proactive growth strategy. We need to create real opportunities and incentives for businesses and for all neighborhoods to prosper. »

TheTribuneThe drafting of the drafting agrees, criticizing the state government to "lead the general meeting to higher taxes, enormous public debts and anti-employer policies that grow jobs in cost states inferior".

Number of people who have left: 682
Decrease in the population: 0.8%

It could be surprising that a lively beach community like Newport will land on this list. Not only is the city beautiful, it also benefits from great weather conditions, public schools and nightlife, according toNiche. But it turns out that the desirability of Newport could be its greatest responsibility, with a difficult cost of living for residents to follow.

Orange County was recently named the 11 most expensive place to live in the United States in, according toKiplinger. The exit made a special note from Newport Beach, where the average home value is $ 1.7 million. Only San Francisco, New York, and Honolulu offers higher prices at the median home. In a city like this, it is difficult to follow the Jones.

Number of people who have left: 612
Decrease in the population: 0.8%

Just west of Gary, Indiana, the city of Hammond suffers from similar difficulties. Fortunately, he got a credit for his recent efforts to evolve things by making way for retail developments andattractiveThe digital crossroads of the US data center, which should lead to employment growth. Although the effects of these movements are not yet reflected in the population data, the governorEric Holcomb Called the new data center a "huge wins for the region".

Number of people who have left: 438
Decrease in the population: 0.8%

As well as other Chicago suburbs such as Rosemont, Plains, and Elk Grove Village, Mount Prospect has been cited as one of the cities that contribute to broader decline in the state population, according to theDaily herald. Like the neighboring city of Evanston, Mount Prospect largely seems like acharming place to live, with reasonably affordable accommodation and a relatively low crime. Nevertheless, it is seen a population drain with the rest of the region.

Number of people who have left: 456
Decrease in the population: 0.8%

Once an important source of jobs in the tobacco and textile industry, Rocky Mount has not yet rebounded with the great recession. In 2018, the city had an unemployment rate of 4.6%, the highest in all subway areas of the state, according to theMinistry of Commerce of North Carolina.

However, there are positive signs, with the recent decision to move the Department of Motor Vehicles (a substantial source of local jobs) for Mount Rocky. "[A] FTER a long dry fate, we see this light at the end of the tunnel"David FarrisPresident and Chief Executive Officer of the Mont Rochly Chamber of Commerce,says citylab. "And it's an upcoming train, but it's the right kind of train. Bring good things."

Number of people who have left: 551
Decrease in the population: 0.9%

Another victim of Illinois Exodus, Skokie seems to do all the good things. He has aA + overall note on the niche, With strong brands for diversity, public schools, and nightlife. According toChicago Tribune. Drafting Committee, "Residents of Illinois flee economically more welcoming states. They go to Texas, Florida, and other Sun Belt states because job prospects are better, tax expense is lower and time is more temperate. The exodus is real. She is Illinois night. And he can worsen ".

Number of people who have left: 2610
Decline of the population: 0.9 percent

A manufacturing center once animated, Pittsburgh has seen many of its citizens move elsewhere in recent years, passing from the 26th most populous city in the United States to 27 (it was prettied by Sacramento). "The numbers are not surprising and reflect the profound demographic changes that go back to the 1970s and the 80s who have an impact still today in the region,"Timothy McNulty, A spokesperson for the Mayor of PittsburghBill peduto, Told theTribune-Review. "However, the mayor is pleased to see the international migration in the region more and more, and it looks forward to ensuring a complete resident count in the next American census. »

Number of people who have left: 5310
Decline of the population: 0.9 percent

In 2018, Baltimore saw its greater loss of population in a single year since 2001, according to theCensus office. There are many factors that may have caused this, a low and poor housing options among them. But the biggest problem for this city can be its crime: Baltimore has the highest homicide rate among the 50 largest cities in the country, according toFBI data. "The population will come back as soon as we have all this violence under control", the city of Baltimore City CouncilorMary Pat Clarke RecountCBS in 2019.

Number of people who have left: 631
Decline of the population: 0.9 percent

According toIllinois Department of Employment SecurityThe Metropolitan Region of Decatur won only 100 jobs from August 2016 August 2017. From 2001 to 2016, manufacturing jobs decreased by 28 percent. "Our decline in the population must end and make our community more liveable, dynamic and healthy will be essential to ensure our long-term future," said Candidate at the town hallDavid horn In March 2019 Response to questions from theHerald & Review.(Horn lost to the historical operator.)

Number of people who have left: 1,978
Decline of the population: 0.9 percent

Crime is certainly a problem with Baton Rouge, which has a rate of murdering more than seven times the national average, according to a 2019 report byscout area. To add to that, the city is not particularly healthy, either. Red Baton landed on24/7 WALL ST. 2019 list of American cities with the worst regimes; Exactly one-third of the population is considered obese and about 40.2 percent have declared not to eat healthy.

Number of people who have left: 517
Decline of the population: 0.9 percent

Another suburbs of Chicago, which has seen its decline in the population in recent years, Berwyn has made its DarNeedst to encourage young people to look at the city in a new light. The city even launched a millennials campaign. "We are really looking for accessors to the property to check us"Elaina HampsonBerwyn Corporation has declared to theChicago Tribune. "We are near the city, we have the sensation of the city, but the suburban environment. »

Number of people who have left: 771
Decline of the population: 0.9 percent

AnotherSuburb of Chicago, Cicero suffers in the same difficulties as the rest of the group. A number of politicians and political writersthe point at the high tax burden to which the residents of the state are confronted as a reason why they could leave. A survey of thePaul Public Policy Institute Simon revealed that 47 percent of the residents of Illinois want to leave the state, the taxes being the most cited reason. The state has also been classified as n ° 50 out of 51 on2019 Wallethub Report on the property tax rates by the state.

Number of people who have left: 920
Decline of the population: 0.9 percent

In 2016, the PresidentDonald Trump visited Erie to talk about how the GE Transportation factory just east of the city regularly paid jobs over the years and the lack of employment opportunities is certainly partly responsible for the decrease in the population. 'Erie, likeFellows Jamesreported forAtlantic.The former third largest city in Pennsylvania by the population slipped instead No. 4 accordingly.

Number of people who have left: 610
Decline of the population: 1.0 percent

Similar to Newport Beach, Waltham looks great on paper. But the desirability of the city also made it unaffordable for many, with aValue of the median house About twice and a half times the national average (even if household income is only a little higher than the national average). About 40% of residents of the city pay more than 30% of their monthly rent in rent, which has led toA recent thrust Make housing more affordable. Until it is, the city is likely to see more people looking for cheaper options elsewhere.

Number of people who have left: 3,020
Decrease in the population: 1.0%

The main population of this city of Alaska isGrow down the rate national average. "Anchorage has seen its largest population in the 1980s," said the state demographicsEddie Hunser In response to a 2017 to 2018 demographic report of the population of theDevelopment of Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce. "It fell to about 295,000 people after culminating with 321,000 in 2013." Another shot against her? The crime. Anchorage landed at n ° 16 on24/7 WALL ST'S 2019 List of 25 most dangerous cities.

Number of people who have left: 774
Decrease in the population: 1.0%

A2018 analysis by24/7 WALL ST Placed Albany, Georgia, at No. 7 on a list of 50 worst cities to live, in part to a population that decreased by nearly five percent over the last five years and a poverty rate of 32.5%.

Ward 3 CommissionerB.J. Fletcher stood up for his city After the report, saying, "It's just a lot of numbers ... They do not know people. They do not know the community when we faced two storms in 2017, they do not know how we became One. They do not know. You know what we were like when we faced floods. "

Number of people who have left: 2,249
Decrease in the population: 1.1

After Columbus found himself on aList of 2018 Weethub of the slowest medium-sized communities, Columbus MayorTeresa Tomlinson spoke andstressed that the ranking, which attracted data from 2011 and 2017, was out of contact. "Our unemployment rate decreases, our poverty rate decreases and our budget and our budget are improving. Thus, these indicators are good, "she noted.

Tomlinson added that the population of Columbus, which houses one of the largest military bases in the country, Fort Benning, has been strongly affected by the modification of military missions during this period.

Number of people who have left: 2,040
Decrease in the population: 1.2 percent

The values ​​of the house here are less than half the national average, while the homicide rate ismore than five times The national average. But the city takes steps to transform things around, withAn ambitious plan To improve the health of citizens, education, housing and more. He even received a $ 1 million grant inJanuary 2019 Restore its transit system. With luck, people will want to start coming back soon.

Number of people who have left: 2,358
Decrease in the population: 1.2 percent

The third most populous city of Louisiana after New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Shreveport was once a national center of the petroleum industry. However, from March 2018 to March 2019, he saw a decrease of one percent of the total number of jobs, according to theOffice of Labor Statistics, which is probably why people flee.

Number of people who have left: 1,468
Decrease in the population: 1.3%

Among the many cities of Illinois from this list, Peoria notes the highest level of people abandoning the ship. The City has an unemployment rate of 5.9% compared to the national average of 3.9%, according to theOffice of Labor Statistics-And a lack of jobs is one of the biggest reasons why residents are looking for an exit.

Number of people who have left: 663
Decrease in the population: 1.3%

The oil collapse of ENID's ENID is the oil collapse that produced oil-producing regions between the end of 2014 and the end of 2016. The researchers consider that during this period, theOklahoma's state lost $ 1.5 billion in revenue. Apart from this, the statistics of the city seem pretty good: unemployment is a reasonably low rate of 3.1%, according to theOffice of Labor Statistics, the crime is not too bad, and thecost of housing is well below the national average.

Number of people who have left: 4,518
Decrease in the population: 1.4 percent

A city without shortage of cultural jewels (we will forgive theway they eat bagels) Does not seem exactly like a candidate for the country's second largest city. But there is a big factor to blame: the crime. A 2019 report by24/7 WALL ST Named Saint-Louis the most murderous city of the American state, with a violent crime rate of 2,082 per 100,000 people.

St. Louis MayorLyda Krewson put oneTurn positive on census dataBy saying, "What I see is our streets and neighborhoods are more busy than ever. There are cranes in the sky, there is construction garbage on the sidewalk." And for more murderous cities, consult the30 most dangerous cities in America.

Number of people who have left: 1 092
Decrease in the population: 1.9 percent

Wyoming is an important producer of oil and gas. It is therefore not surprising that the state has seen its population deposithalf of his counties In the latest census report following the oil crash that began in 2014.

Of all his cities, Casper has been struck the hardest. "People tend to move to areas where jobs are available"Amy Bittnera senior economist for the state, told theCasper Star-Tribune. "Conversely, people can leave areas where job opportunities become limited." And for cities, you gowant to Flow to check the30 American cities that you had no idea were amazing escapades.

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