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The dwindling population trend here in West Virginia will most likely continue for the next several years. At the current pace, by the 2020 Census, Idaho will pass West Virginia in total population. That would also mean that WV loses a seat in the House and probably a electoral college vote.
What about the Eastern Panhandle, which has parts in the Washington DC metro area now? Isn’t North Central WV growing as well?
Actually these numbers don't reflect the hurricane. The estimate year concludes in July. Puerto Rico got struck by the hurricane on 9/20. This will probably show as accelerated losses in next years estimates.
Ahh, right right! Good point. Well, in that case, Puerto Rico's numbers will drop even more drastically in the upcoming years, I bet.
The island of Puerto Rico cannot sustain 3 million plus people technically, anyhow. So as sad as it is with all the people being forced out, it will probably ultimately be better for the 2 million + people who remain in the upcoming decades.
I was only speaking of Illinois, which btw, in addition to being the state with arguably the worst finances, also has the highest paid state workers in the nation.
Not all state Democrat parties are as corrupt, self-serving, and frankly destructive as is Illinois'. If that makes you feel better.
That does make me feel better, thank you. BTW I completely agree about the level of dysfunction in Illinois.
Chicago has always been the primate city of not just Illinois, but the entire Great Lakes region. "Downstate" has stayed rural farmland and small towns. New York State was lucky to have sizable cities in their Upstate region to balance out the City.
There are over 1.1 million people living in Central Illinois between the metros of Peoria, Springfield, Bloomington, Decatur, and Champaign. The farthest distance between two of the cities(Peoria to Champaign) is still less than 100 miles, and all 5 are connected via expressways 1-74, I-55, and I-72. I feel as though there would have something like Upstate NY if these metros were to merge, or at least have Bloomington-Normal metro merge with the larger Peoria to boost it to almost 600,000. Peoria should have been developed to a somewhat major city akin to Buffalo if not bigger, but the population had stagnated at 100k+ for nearly a century in its city limits and was eventually surpassed by Phoenix.
The dwindling population trend here in West Virginia will most likely continue for the next several years. At the current pace, by the 2020 Census, Idaho will pass West Virginia in total population. That would also mean that WV loses a seat in the House and probably a electoral college vote.
Unfortunately West Virginia has already lost its 3rd congressional district based on the 2017 estimates, if they were to be used for reapportionment. The state’s problem is not just from out-migration, but also an excess of deaths over births resulting from the elderly demographics. Most likely there are a few pockets of growth around Morgantown and the Eastern Panhandle, and significant decline elsewhere.
Regarding Virginia, there is no way they would be interested in reuniting with West Virginia today. The states are far too different overall.
Connecticut grew for once? I don't believe this. It's only estimates but there's no way that it grew. We have been declining every year for the past 4 years. If it didn't end up growing, it must be because of Puerto Rican's moving up here.
South Carolina passing the 5 Million mark and being in the top 10 in raw numbers out of fifty states is impressive. Seems like SC is now a popular option along with GA and N.C. now in the past decade. Especially along the coastal areas as more people retire.
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South Carolina passing the 5 Million mark and being in the top 10 in raw numbers out of fifty states is impressive. Seems like SC is now a popular option along with GA and N.C. now in the past decade. Especially along the coastal areas as more people retire.
That is also increasing cost of living in those coastal areas. It will be interesting to see which of the bigger SC metros will hit 1 million people first.
Ahh, right right! Good point. Well, in that case, Puerto Rico's numbers will drop even more drastically in the upcoming years, I bet.
The island of Puerto Rico cannot sustain 3 million plus people technically, anyhow. So as sad as it is with all the people being forced out, it will probably ultimately be better for the 2 million + people who remain in the upcoming decades.
Less for PR means more people in Florida.
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