The Population of California Continues To Decline

The Population of California , Continues To Decline .

ABC News reports California, the United States' most populous state, saw a decline in its population for the second consecutive year.

ABC News reports California, the United States' most populous state, saw a decline in its population for the second consecutive year.

Experts say slowed trends in births and immigration, paired with increased deaths and citizens fleeing the state, are reasons for population decline.

Once nearing almost 40 million residents, the population of California is now estimated to be around 39,186,605.

Once nearing almost 40 million residents, the population of California is now estimated to be around 39,186,605.

In 2021 alone, the population of California declined by 117,552 residents.

Some critics believe the steady exodus of citizens from California is indicative of the state's policies, .

Some critics believe the steady exodus of citizens from California is indicative of the state's policies, .

As well as becoming increasingly unaffordable for average Americans.

It's not because we no longer have good weather.

, Kevin Kiley, Republican Assemblymember California, via ABC News.

Per ABC News, the median price of a single-family home in California hit a record high of $849,080 in March.

Per ABC News, the median price of a single-family home in California hit a record high of $849,080 in March.

Experts say inflated housing prices in the coastal areas of California have caused mass migration from them.

All but three coastal counties in California lost population in 2021, including Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties