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What state is shrinking?

Several states have seen population decline in recent ACS releases, including West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois. These states combine low birth rates, aging populations, and net out-migration.

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Shrinking states face compounding fiscal challenges: smaller tax bases, falling federal funding tied to population, school closures, and reduced political representation after each Census.

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Several states have seen population decline in recent ACS releases, including West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois. These states combine low birth rates, aging populations, and net out-migration.