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California's population fell by 500,000 people between April 2020 and July 2022 as residents fled the state in droves to find greener pastures.
Census data showed migration out of the state surpassed those coming into the state by more than 700,000 throughout the two-year period, according to the Los Angeles Times. California's major cities have been plagued with homelessness, crime and skyrocketing housing costs.
Only New York came close to matching California's exodus, with the Empire State losing roughly 485,000 residents between 2020 and 2022..
California loses 500,000 residents in 2 years as Americans flee high costs, COVID restrictions
Census data showed migration out of the state surpassed those coming into the state by more than 700,000 throughout the two-year period, according to the Los Angeles Times. California's major cities have been plagued with homelessness, crime and skyrocketing housing costs.
Only New York came close to matching California's exodus, with the Empire State losing roughly 485,000 residents between 2020 and 2022..
California loses 500,000 residents in 2 years as Americans flee high costs, COVID restrictions