State Populations Changing

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Though America has had it's fair share of growth as a nation, many studies have started to show that many states are losing a fair percentage of their normal populations. In this recession, many have been finding it hard to find a place with good employment. According to Yahoo Real estate, there is a list of states that are showcasing a dramatic decrease in growth. Though mobility is very low in this era, these states are showing a sign of mobility in such a hard time.


As recorded by this site, the five states that are showing the greatest decrease in population are New York, Illinois, Ohio, Nebraska, and Kansas. In an economy where many citizens are starving for jobs, it is easy to see why many would find reason to leave there state. However, I find it a surprise that many would be leaving their homes in New York and Illinois. These two states host two of the nations greatest cities. These are New York City and Chicago, IL. Yes, New York residents have an easier time leaving their state, since real estate is easier to sell there, but the fact that the city provides so many jobs but cannot provide them for all of their citizens is very surprising and shocking at the same time.


It is easy to wonder where these citizens are flying. With the very high cost of living, New York is not as much of a hot spot as it used to be. Many young people searching employment are heading to the south in states such as Texas and North Carolina. This is because there is a presence of many high profile companies that are less challenging to get hired at.


Trends shift. Not everything stays the same. Many people do not stay in the same place to living their whole life. Many people in our last generation do not live in the same place where they were raised. My parents came from opposite terrains. My dad was born in Santa Fe, NM and my mom was born in Bakersfield, CA. However, now they live in Oceanside, CA. These moves were all done for occupational purposes.


Sure we can move around because we like the scenery. However, it is the ability to put bread on the table that allows us to keep moving forward and having a place to live. If New York City’s housing costs were not so expensive as they are, they would have great potential for growth and not decrease. This years studies show they are losing over 49,000 citizens.


Though people are moving from these states. This is mostly due to the fact that the citizens have the rare ability to sell their home.


Many experts still believe we are seeing the lowest rate of mobility in a century. These states showing the decrease in population can be positive sign for our economy as well as a bad. Though they are losing jobs, they are able to sell their homes. However, this is only a small help, for an economy that has a long way to go.