Congressional Insider - New U.S. Census Bureau reporting shows Los Angeles County had the largest numeric population decline in the country in the most recent annual estimate. Reports cite a mix of high housing costs, taxes, crime concerns, and regulatory burdens as major drivers of domestic out-migration.
The decline has real fiscal consequences: when higher-income residents and employers leave, the remaining tax base must cover the same—or growing—government commitments. Some growth is shifting to nearby, lower-cost counties and out-of-state metros, reinforcing a broader post-pandemic pattern of Americans moving away from expensive coastal hubs.
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