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Philip Cohen says domestic outmigration could have economic and political consequences

New Census figures suggest decline in population growth and changing geographic distribution

Recent Census estimates suggest that population growth in the United States, while still experiencing natural increase, is at its lowest since the Great Depression, owing to fewer births and more deaths given an aging population. Immigration has also declined. More importantly, domestic outmigration appears to be changing population composition within various states, with a greater number of people leaving states like California and New York due to rising cost of living, and moving towards states such as North Dakota and Texas for better economic opportunities. 

Faculty associate Philip Cohen explains patterns of domestic migration with the following comments, "When the good prospects are elsewhere, people with good prospects leave. The middle of the country is still hollowing out overall in the long-term." He also comments on the political implications of domestic migration, "In the small towns where immigrants are going, they can have a big effect."

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