Population Decline
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Westmoreland Co. Leads W. PA Population Decline October 06, 2023
Westmoreland County will lead Western Pennsylvania in population loss over the next 30 years, becoming a rural rather than urban county, according to a new study....
The Painful Truth of Population Decline July 20, 2023
Few Americans have studied the plight of formerly industrialized cities more closely than Alan Mallach. Throughout his career, the noted community development expert has delved into the challenges facing many small and medium-sized communities that h...
How PA's Population Is Aging July 19, 2023
The median age of those in the Keystone State was 40.9 years old in 2022, per U.S. Census Bureau data....
PA's Economic Engine Shrinks as People Move Out July 11, 2023
Improve Pittsburgh’s Population Decline By Retaining Newcomers June 12, 2023
Pittsburgh’s population has been steadily declining since the collapse of the steel industry nearly 50 years ago. We now have one of the oldest populations in the entire United States, and deaths outpace births every year....
As Rural PA Ages and Shrinks, In-Migration Could Bring Growth May 31, 2023
Rural Pennsylvania is getting older, and the number of babies being born is going down. WPSU spoke with the Center for Rural Pennsylvania about this shift and whether enough people are moving into rural areas to make up for a shrinking population....
Most Large Cities Reversed Pandemic Pop. Drops. But Not Philly. May 19, 2023
New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday shows 19 of the 20 most populous American cities either gained residents or slowed pandemic-era population declines — Philly being the exception....
State Assembly Candidate Spotlight: Outward Migration August 08, 2022
As we wrap up week three of our series, candidates for Pennsylvania State Assembly discuss outward migration....
Where Erie Co.'s Population Increased, Decreased August 03, 2022
