Census: More People Leaving New York State
The population of New York state is shrinking.
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show the state had a net loss of nearly 73,000 residents between July 2015 and July 2016.
Some of the largest percentage population declines were in Chautauqua, Jefferson and Broome counties. Suffolk County also saw a decline of more than 5,000 people.
Overall, downstate New York continued to see modest population growth, centered on New York City. But that growth is being overshadowed by declines upstate.
Overall, New York’s population decreased by about 1,900 during the 12 months included in the new numbers. The state’s overall population is 19.75 million.
This article appeared in print on page 50 of edition of Hamodia.
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