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Based on the Bureau of Census 2000 population counts, updated using information from building permits and other estimates of change population estimates between July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2006, the cities listed below experienced the largest population loss. The cities are ranked in descending order by percent change, one being the highest. For detailed information on the population estimates, click here.
Rank Geographic Area Percent
1. New Orleans LA -50.6
2. Hialeah FL -1.6
3. St. Louis MO -1.5
4. Beaumont TX -1.5
5. Detroit MI -1.4
6. Cleveland OH -1.4
7. Buffalo NY -1.1
8. Pittsburgh PA -1.1
9. Toledo OH -1.1
10. Salinas CA -1.0
11. Provo UT -1.0
12. Flint MI -1.0
13. Boston MA -1.0
14. Dayton OH -0.9
15. Lansing MI -0.9
16. Concord CA -0.8
17. Fayetteville NC -0.8
18. Baltimore MD -0.8
19. Providence RI -0.8
20. Rochester NY -0.7
21. Norfolk VA -0.7
22. Clearwater FL -0.7
23. Syracuse NY -0.7
24. Norwalk CA -0.6
25. Bridgeport CT -0.6
Source: Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Commerce. Population Estimates of the 25 Fastest Losing Cities: July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2006.
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