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I think that the South and the West will gain the most people. The South will gain more because of Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. I think that the Northeast will see a bigger decline than any other region because the population was been very stagnant for a while.
States most likely to Gain electoral votes: California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina
States most likely to Lose electoral votes: New York, Michigan, and New Jersey.
Top 10 largest Metro Areas
1) NYC
2) LA
3) CHI
4) DAL
5) HOU
6) PHI
7) ATL
8) MIA
9) DC
10) BOS
The south will see the greatest numerical rise, the west will see the biggest percentage gain.
I suspect Michigan might see a population decline from 2000. Hope not obviously.
As far as electoral votes, I think many will be surprised to see California gain one seat, mayber more. The state of California estimates that we've added 5 Million since 2000. I am very confident that this indeed the case and finally the census will confirm that.
As far as the 10 Largest Cities, here is my guess:
1 New York, NY 8,500,000
2 Los Angeles, CA 4,200,000
3 Chicago, IL 2,900,000
4 Houston, TX 2,500,000
5 Phoenix, AZ 1,700,000
6 San Antonio, TX 1,500,000
7 Philadelphia, PA 1,450,000
8 Dallas, TX 1,400,000
9 San Diego, CA 1,350,000
10 San Jose, CA 1,100,000
I just read (and need to find the link) that Philly (city proper) may actually be back above the 1.6 million mark based on estimates, either way the city will likely be flat for a long time, no room for growth, at least at any high rate, just am glad to city core getting more vibrant every day
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