New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Chicago lost about 81,000 people, or just under 3% of its population, from 2020 to 2022. Despite the decline, the city remained the nation’s third most populous city.
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Census figures have come into question recently, particularly since the agency estimated in 2020 that Illinois lost population — but a follow-up survey released last year concluded the state instead gained 250,000 people,The 10-year census from 2020 resulted in the state losing one congressional seat, and population reports continue to affect the amount of state and federal funding cities get.
Another factor he cited was reduced immigration during COVID and before. The recent surge in migrants at the Mexican border and the 8,000 migrants who’ve overwhelmed Chicago’s resources since the fall were not counted in the census estimates, which were made as of July 1, 2022. Eamon Kerrigan-Krodel, 22, graduated from Ohio State University in December and is moving to Chicago in July, where he got an accounting job. He likes Chicago’s nightlife, affordable rent and public transportation.“Being able to take the train into work or pretty much anywhere you want to go in the city is awesome,” he said., with the city seeing some of the fastest price increases in the country, indicating high demand.
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