Continued Population Drop Expected
Associated Press - Tue 08:32 AM 05/29/2012
Population decline will continue at least through 2040
A Wichita State University study projects that most of the state will continue to lose population for decades.
The university's Center for Economic Development and Business Research found that the population decline will continue at least through 2040. The study projected that if migration was not considered, 37 counties would lose population in that time period.
When migration is factored in, 83 counties would continue to lose population through 2040. Most of those counties are in western Kansas.
The center's director, Jeremy Hill, says any potential growth is likely to occur around the state's larger cities, particularly if
the manufacturing sector rebounds.
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Associated Press Information from: The Hutchinson News
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ShadowCipher
Tuesday 29 May 2012 16:01 Report this comment
A lot can be said about this study, but simply put, it shows Kansas is taking a step in the wrong direction. This isn't rocket science, people. Citizens want well paying jobs, QUALITY public services (easier said than done), a good education system, and a competitive economic market that is not run by monopolies.
Yobanger
Wednesday 30 May 2012 11:53 Report this comment
You're a Democrat?
ShadowCipher
Wednesday 30 May 2012 18:35 Report this comment
No sir.
RONNIEMUR
Wednesday 30 May 2012 19:15 Report this comment
Taxes are adding to migration in many states.