Daily News | Philly’s population dropped for a second year in a row, census data show
In Philadelphia, it’s feeling a bit like 2014 — at least when it comes to the population count. That’s the last time the city had about 1.57 million residents.
In Philadelphia, deaths remain slightly higher than they were before COVID-19 struck in 2020 and births have not quite rebounded to their pre-pandemic numbers. Still, births in the periods ending July 2021 and 2022 outnumbered deaths by more than 2,000, leaving the city at a net positive.International migration in the period ending July 2022 had a net increase of about 5,000 people from the previous year, slowly rebounding from Trump-era immigration policies.
“Moving to New York City was not the most financially reasonable thing to do, but it was the most emotionally sound choice,” said Rosado. “I now can see them whenever I want.” “Here it kind of feels like the pressure is off from the sort of U.S.-based anxiety that comes from the triple threat of health care, housing costs, and gun violence,” he said.Others told The Inquirer they moved because of the direction they saw the city heading, whichBut these population numbers are estimates that are subject to adjustments.
When population estimates were released for the year ending July 2021, it was initially reported that the city lost close to 25,000 residents, all factors considered. A year later, that number has been adjusted to just over 11,000 residents. So it’s possible that this year’s numbers could also change.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philly Tap Water Safe Through Wednesday, Officials SayLatest tests show the City's tap water is safe to drink, bathe in and cook with, at least until 12:59 p.m. on Wednesday, said the Philadelphia Water Department on Tuesday morning.
Read more »
Newly released surveillance video shows what led up to Tennessee shooting that killed 6New images were released late Monday night from the deadly school shooting in Nashville.
Read more »
School District Looking to Reopen West Philly's Sayre PoolA proposal before the school board could see the pool at Sayre-Morris Recreation Center in West Philadelphia reopened. It was shuttered in 2017.
Read more »
6 juicy Philly cheesesteak tales, from babies to funeralsFrom birth to death — and everything in between — here are personal stories that illustrate the pull and power of cheesesteaks.
Read more »
Philly has surpassed 100 homicides so far this yearPhiladelphia has exceeded 100 homicides for the year, but down from the same time last year. It makes 2023 the third-deadliest year so far since 2007, records show.
Read more »
How Philly-area businesses and startups can tap into $584M in new federal fundingMillions in federal funding is earmarked for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware to help small businesses. Here's how local entrepreneurs get it ⤵️
Read more »