Along with the 0.5% rate of population decline, New York also recorded the largest decline in pure numbers, with a drop of almost 102,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census.

New York lost more residents – and at the largest rate – in 2023 than any other state, despite an overall rise in the U.S. population, according to U.S. Census data.

The bureau released a map showing the percentage change in state populations between July 2022 and July 2023 – New York stands out as the only state colored a deep orange, a label for a percentage change of -0.5 or more.

    • thatgirlwasfire@lemmy.world
      112·
      6 months ago

      You are legally allowed to own guns in NY state. When I lived in NY most people i knew owned at least one gun, though this was in a rural area.

        • gregorum@lemm.eeEnglish
          31·
          6 months ago

          So, which is it? You have no gun rights in New York, or you’re forced to own a gun? You can’t even keep your story straight, lol.