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California, the most populous state in the US, is witnessing a continuous decrease in its population as residents seek refuge from the state’s exorbitant cost of living and escalating crime rates, Your Content has learned.
According to recent data, California’s population experienced a decline of 117,552 individuals in the past year, marking the second consecutive year of contraction.
Despite births and immigration, the state failed to compensate for the surge in deaths and the substantial exodus of residents.
A staggering 280,000 people left California for other states, resulting in a net outmigration.
Critics attribute this trend to the exorbitant cost of living and a growing dissatisfaction with the state’s Democrat leaders.
Residents are increasingly seeking more affordable and safer alternatives outside of California’s borders.
State officials, however, point to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the decline in international immigration as a significant factor in the population decrease.
The restrictions and uncertainties surrounding travel during the pandemic have contributed to a decline in individuals moving to California from other countries.
As California’s population continues to shrink, policymakers face the challenge of addressing the root causes driving residents away.
Affordable housing and effective crime reduction strategies will likely be key focal points as the state seeks to reverse this troubling trend and retain its residents, according to The Daily Mail.
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