Axios
US · 3 hrs ago
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The population crisis hiding in California's suburbs
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California's suburbs are experiencing sustained population decline according to U.S. Census Bureau data, with potential economic and political consequences for the state as workers relocate elsewhere.
The population crisis hiding in California's suburbs
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 Population Estimates; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios
California is losing people from suburbs year after year, revealing a deeper demographic shift reshaping America's most populous state.
Why it matters: If California's commuter engines keep shrinking, the state risks losing the diverse workforce that powers its economy — while shifting political clout to the states where those families relocate.
The cities losing people generally aren't the ultra-wealthy
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