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Across the largest cities in the U.S., the uptake on flu vaccinations has been split. While an average of 50.7% of people aged 65 and over were inoculated, some cities ranged much higher or lower. When a given year’s flu vaccines can be matched to the spreading virus strains, the Centers for Disease Control and […]

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With an eye on flu vaccine preferences, SmartAsset analyzed data from Medicare to rank 100 cities based on the percentage of seniors who received the flu shot in 2023.

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Key Findings

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These Midwestern cities top the list for the highest rates of flu vaccinations. In Madison, WI, 69% of Medicare enrollees were vaccinated for the flu season. In Lincoln and Omaha, NE, that figure was 66% and 63%, respectively. In Minnesota, Minneapolis (62%) and St. Paul (62%) also made the top ranks.
Miami, FL has the lowest rate of flu shots. Only 34% of Miami seniors got the flu vaccine last year. El Paso, TX had the second-lowest rate at 36%, while 39% of seniors in Clark County, NV — including Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Enterprise — were inoculated.
The cities with the most seniors are split on flu shots. Seniors make up more than 22% of the population in Scottsdale, Port St. Lucie and Honolulu, and there’s no distinct preference for or against the flu shot in these places. Respectively, 52%, 48% and 53% of seniors got the flu shot last year.

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Top 10 Cities With the Highest Rates of Flu Vaccinations

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Madison, Wisconsin
Madison leads the ranking with a 69% flu vaccination rate among seniors, who represent approximately 13.5% of the city's population. This adds up to 36,707 residents aged 65 and older.

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Lincoln, Nebraska
In Lincoln, 66% of seniors have received a flu shot in 2023. Seniors make up 15.3% of the population, which includes 44,656 residents aged 65+.

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Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha has a senior flu vaccination rate of 63%, with the 65+ demographic comprising 14.4% of its citizens. This adds up to 70,078 seniors.

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Durham, North Carolina
Durham reports a 62% vaccination rate among seniors. The city's population includes 13.8% of residents aged 65 and over, which totals 40,228 seniors.

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St. Paul, Minnesota
Approximately 62% of St. Paul’s senior population have been vaccinated against the flu in 2023. Seniors constitute 13.0% of the city's population, with a total of 39,448 residents aged 65+.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis also shows a 62% flu vaccination rate in seniors. This age group represents 11.13% of the city's populace with 47,298 seniors.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh has a 61% flu vaccination rate among its senior citizens. The 65+ age bracket makes up 12.3% of the population, which adds up to 58,522 seniors.

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St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis has a 60% flu vaccination rate for seniors, who make up 15.8% of its population. There are 45,176 residents aged 65 and older.

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Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore’s senior flu vaccination rate stands at 59%, with 89,326 seniors accounting for 15.7% of the population.

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Plano, Texas
Plano has a 59% vaccination rate among its senior citizens. The 65+ age group makes up 14.30% of the city's population, with a total of 41,479 seniors.

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Data and Methodology

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Data is for 2023 and comes from County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. The percentage of seniors with the flu shot is represented by the percentage of fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare enrollees that had an annual flu vaccination. Medicare enrollees must be at least 65 years old. Data was examined for the largest 100 cities for which data was available. Cities are mapped to county-level data.

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Questions about our study? Contact us at press@smartasset.com

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Photo credit: ©iStock.com/FatCamera

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Piggybacking U.S. Census counts, congressional redistricting regularly accounts for population changes in each state, currently resulting in the delineations making up the 118th Congress. Still, day-to-day life may look very different in the richest and poorest congressional districts in America. While the latest U.S. Census Bureau data puts the median household income in the United […]

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With this in mind, SmartAsset ranked U.S. congressional districts based on the percent of households with over $200,000 in annual income – the IRS’s threshold for “high-earners”.

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Key Findings

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10 Richest Congressional Districts

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Congressional districts across the U.S. are ranked by the highest percent of households earning $200,000 or more.

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1. Congressional District 17, California
South Bay and East Bay regions of the San Francisco Bay Area

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Percent of households earning $200,000+: 44.3%
Number of households earning $200,000+: 122,609
Median income: $175,010
Mean income: $221,645
Total households: 276,769

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2. Congressional District 16, California
Portions of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties

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Percent of households earning $200,000+: 43.4%
Number of households earning $200,000+: 117,981
Median income: $165,918
Mean income: $253,193
Total households: 271,845

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3. Congressional District 12, New York
Portion of Manhattan

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Percent of households earning $200,000+: 39.7%
Number of households earning $200,000+: 156,102
Median income: $149,367
Mean income: $237,485
Total households: 393,204

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4. Congressional District 10, Virginia
Rappahannock, Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, parts of Fairfax and Prince William Counties, as well as the independent cities of Manassas and Manassas Park

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Percent of households earning $200,000+: 36.8%
Number of households earning $200,000+: 99,521
Median income: $154,020
Mean income: $186,951
Total households: 270,438

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5. Congressional District 10, California
Parts of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area

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Percent of households earning $200,000+: 35.5%
Number of households earning $200,000+: 97,188
Median income: $150,078
Mean income: $196,038
Total households: 273,768

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6. Congressional District 15, California
Most of San Mateo County and the southeast side of San Francisco

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Percent of households earning $200,000+: 34.9%
Number of households earning $200,000+: 89,892
Median income: $141,704
Mean income: $200,604
Total households: 257,570

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7. Congressional District 11, California
Most of San Francisco

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Percent of households earning $200,000+: 34.7%
Number of households earning $200,000+: 117,208
Median income: $129,584
Mean income: $197,921
Total households: 337,775

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8. Congressional District 11, Virginia
Most of Fairfax County

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Percent of households earning $200,000+: 34.4%
Number of households earning $200,000+: 97,937
Median income: $148,511
Mean income: $186,331
Total households: 284,700

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9. Congressional District 36, California
South Bay and Westside regions of Los Angeles

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Percent of households earning $200,000+: 33.2%
Number of households earning $200,000+: 107,512
Median income: $129,277
Mean income: $189,635
Total households: 323,832

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10. Congressional District 8, Maryland
Montgomery County and a small portion in Prince George's County

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Percent of households earning $200,000+: 33.0%
Number of households earning $200,000+: 95,336
Median income: $132,789
Mean income: $182,885
Total households: 288,897

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Data and Methodology

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To determine the richest congressional districts, SmartAsset examined U.S. Census Bureau data for 2023 Rich households are defined as those with adjusted gross incomes of $200,000 or more, which the IRS deems as the threshold for “high earners”. The median income for households with available data was also examined.

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Questions about our study? Contact us at press@smartasset.com

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Associate degrees offer students flexibility to achieve different educational and vocational goals. They usually take half the time of a bachelor’s degree and could help you meet the academic requirements for many entry positions into a career. Community colleges that offer associate’s degrees are often a more affordable option for students. However, education can still be a hefty cost at any level, so it’s important to choose a school and degree program that will help you attain the knowledge and skills needed to advance your career.

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With this in mind, SmartAsset compared 616 two-year schools that offer associate degrees – and have at least 500 full-time enrollees – based on their retention rates, student-to-faculty ratio, and tuition and fees to determine the best community colleges in the U.S.

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Top 20 Community Colleges in the U.S.

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Gateway Technical College

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Location: Kenosha, WI
Full-time retention rate: 81.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 8
Tuition & fees: $4,766

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Randolph Community College

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Location: Asheboro, NC
Full-time retention rate: 76.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 9
Tuition & fees: $2,416

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Durham Technical Community College

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Location: Durham, NC
Full-time retention rate: 66.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 6
Tuition & fees: $2,229

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Wayne Community College

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Location: Goldsboro, NC
Full-time retention rate: 80.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12
Tuition & fees: $2,524

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Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

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Location: Helena, AR
Full-time retention rate: 76.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 10
Tuition & fees: $3,500

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Edgecombe Community College

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Location: Tarboro, NC
Full-time retention rate: 74.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 10
Tuition & fees: $2,640

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Wilkes Community College

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Location: Wilkesboro, NC
Full-time retention rate: 66.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 7
Tuition & fees: $2,572

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North Central Kansas Technical College

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Location: Beloit, KS
Full-time retention rate: 83.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 10
Tuition & fees: $8,492

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Carteret Community College

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Location: Morehead City, NC
Full-time retention rate: 71.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 10
Tuition & fees: $2,610

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Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

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Location: Minden, LA
Full-time retention rate: 78.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12
Tuition & fees: $4,109

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James Sprunt Community College

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Location: Kenansville, NC
Full-time retention rate: 75.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12
Tuition & fees: $2,570

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Southeastern Community College

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Location: Whiteville, NC
Full-time retention rate: 67.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 9
Tuition & fees: $2,600

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Sandhills Community College

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Location: Pinehurst, NC
Full-time retention rate: 74.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12
Tuition & fees: $2,764

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Lee College

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Location: Baytown, TX
Full-time retention rate: 78.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13
Tuition & fees: $3,882

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Arkansas State University Mid-South

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Location: West Memphis, AR
Full-time retention rate: 72.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11
Tuition & fees: $3,346

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McDowell Technical Community College

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Location: Marion, NC
Full-time retention rate: 59.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 7
Tuition & fees: $1,958

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Isothermal Community College

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Location: Spindale, NC
Full-time retention rate: 69.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11
Tuition & fees: $2,030

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Beaufort County Community College

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Location: Washington, NC
Full-time retention rate: 67.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 10
Tuition & fees: $2,518

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Mid-Plains Community College

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Location: North Platte, NE
Full-time retention rate: 71.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11
Tuition & fees: $3,480

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Wilson Community College

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Location: Wilson, NC
Full-time retention rate: 62.0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 8
Tuition & fees: $2,920

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Best Community College by State

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Alabama: Bevill State Community College

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City: Jasper, AL
Rank across the U.S.: 80
Full-time retention rate: 66%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13
In-state tuition & fees: $5,278

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Arizona: Paradise Valley Community College

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City: Phoenix, AZ
Rank across the U.S.: 30
Full-time retention rate: 65%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11
In-state tuition & fees: $2,070

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Arkansas: Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

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City: Helena, AR
Rank across the U.S.: 5
Full-time retention rate: 76%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 10
In-state tuition & fees: $3,500

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California: Cabrillo College

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City: Aptos, CA
Rank across the U.S.: 37
Full-time retention rate: 74%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 16
In-state tuition & fees: $1,262

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Colorado: Community College of Aurora

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City: Aurora, CO
Rank across the U.S.: 113
Full-time retention rate: 61%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13
In-state tuition & fees: $4,030

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Connecticut: Asnuntuck Community College

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City: Enfield, CT
Rank across the U.S.: 78
Full-time retention rate: 68%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 14
In-state tuition & fees: $4,772

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Florida: City College-Gainesville

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City: Gainesville, FL
Rank across the U.S.: 32
Full-time retention rate: 100%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 15
In-state tuition & fees: $18,240

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Georgia: Georgia State University-Perimeter College

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City: Atlanta, GA
Rank across the U.S.: 253
Full-time retention rate: 68%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 20
In-state tuition & fees: $2,960

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Hawaii: Kauai Community College

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City: Lihue, HI
Rank across the U.S.: 26
Full-time retention rate: 68%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11
In-state tuition & fees: $3,252

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Idaho: College of Eastern Idaho

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City: Idaho Falls, ID
Rank across the U.S.: 306
Full-time retention rate: 50%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13
In-state tuition & fees: $4,390

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Illinois: Highland Community College

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City: Freeport, IL
Rank across the U.S.: 59
Full-time retention rate: 66%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11
In-state tuition & fees: $6,904

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Indiana: Ivy Tech Community College

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City: Indianapolis, IN
Rank across the U.S.: 530
Full-time retention rate: 59%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 23
In-state tuition & fees: $4,637

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Iowa: Southeastern Community College

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City: West Burlington, IA
Rank across the U.S.: 54
Full-time retention rate: 69%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12
In-state tuition & fees: $6,210

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Kansas: North Central Kansas Technical College

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City: Beloit, KS
Rank across the U.S.: 8
Full-time retention rate: 83%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 10
In-state tuition & fees: $8,492

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Kentucky: Hopkinsville Community College

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City: Hopkinsville, KY
Rank across the U.S.: 246
Full-time retention rate: 63%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 17
In-state tuition & fees: $4,560

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Louisiana: Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

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City: Minden, LA
Rank across the U.S.: 10
Full-time retention rate: 78%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12
In-state tuition & fees: $4,109

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Maine: Kennebec Valley Community College

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City: Fairfield, ME
Rank across the U.S.: 291
Full-time retention rate: 52%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 14
In-state tuition & fees: $3,687

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Maryland: Cecil College

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City: North East, MD
Rank across the U.S.: 74
Full-time retention rate: 69%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12
In-state tuition & fees: $8,310

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Massachusetts: Greenfield Community College

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City: Greenfield, MA
Rank across the U.S.: 50
Full-time retention rate: 66%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11
In-state tuition & fees: $5,642

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Michigan: Lake Michigan College

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City: Benton Harbor, MI
Rank across the U.S.: 28
Full-time retention rate: 79%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13
In-state tuition & fees: $7,148

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Minnesota: North Hennepin Community College

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City: Brooklyn Park, MN
Rank across the U.S.: 476
Full-time retention rate: 61%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 21
In-state tuition & fees: $5,050

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Mississippi: East Central Community College

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City: Decatur, MS
Rank across the U.S.: 194
Full-time retention rate: 64%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 17
In-state tuition & fees: $3,565

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Missouri: State Technical College of Missouri

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City: Linn, MO
Rank across the U.S.: 45
Full-time retention rate: 88%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 18
In-state tuition & fees: $7,440

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Montana: Flathead Valley Community College

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City: Kalispell, MT
Rank across the U.S.: 150
Full-time retention rate: 54%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 10
In-state tuition & fees: $6,798

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Nebraska: Mid-Plains Community College

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City: North Platte, NE
Rank across the U.S.: 19
Full-time retention rate: 71%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11
In-state tuition & fees: $3,480

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New Hampshire: Manchester Community College

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City: Manchester, NH
Rank across the U.S.: 143
Full-time retention rate: 58%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11
In-state tuition & fees: $7,090

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New Jersey: Salem Community College

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City: Carneys Point, NJ
Rank across the U.S.: 87
Full-time retention rate: 73%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 15
In-state tuition & fees: $6,930

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New Mexico: Santa Fe Community College

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City: Santa Fe, NM
Rank across the U.S.: 67
Full-time retention rate: 58%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11
In-state tuition & fees: $2,505

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New York: SUNY Adirondack

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City: Queensbury, NY
Rank across the U.S.: 190
Full-time retention rate: 63%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 15
In-state tuition & fees: $6,088

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North Carolina: Randolph Community College

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City: Asheboro, NC
Rank across the U.S.: 2
Full-time retention rate: 76%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 9
In-state tuition & fees: $2,416

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North Dakota: Dakota College at Bottineau

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City: Bottineau, ND
Rank across the U.S.: 76
Full-time retention rate: 59%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 10
In-state tuition & fees: $5,347

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Ohio: Lakeland Community College

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City: Kirtland, OH
Rank across the U.S.: 83
Full-time retention rate: 57%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 10
In-state tuition & fees: $4,477

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Oklahoma: Northern Oklahoma College

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City: Tonkawa, OK
Rank across the U.S.: 211
Full-time retention rate: 65%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 17
In-state tuition & fees: $4,857

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Oregon: Klamath Community College

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City: Klamath Falls, OR
Rank across the U.S.: 124
Full-time retention rate: 64%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 14
In-state tuition & fees: $4,713

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Pennsylvania: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

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City: Lancaster, PA
Rank across the U.S.: 39
Full-time retention rate: 85%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 16
In-state tuition & fees: $8,450

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South Carolina: Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

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City: Orangeburg, SC
Rank across the U.S.: 72
Full-time retention rate: 68%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13
In-state tuition & fees: $5,954

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South Dakota: Mitchell Technical College

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City: Mitchell, SD
Rank across the U.S.: 24
Full-time retention rate: 81%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13
In-state tuition & fees: $7,524

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Tennessee: Chattanooga State Community College

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City: Chattanooga, TN
Rank across the U.S.: 230
Full-time retention rate: 53%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13
In-state tuition & fees: $4,430

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Texas: Lee College

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City: Baytown, TX
Rank across the U.S.: 14
Full-time retention rate: 78%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13
In-state tuition & fees: $3,882

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Utah: Salt Lake Community College

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City: Salt Lake City, UT
Rank across the U.S.: 294
Full-time retention rate: 58%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 16
In-state tuition & fees: $4,257

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Vermont: Community College of Vermont

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City: Montpelier, VT
Rank across the U.S.: 540
Full-time retention rate: 55%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 21
In-state tuition & fees: $6,920

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Virginia: Centura College-Virginia Beach

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City: Virginia Beach, VA
Rank across the U.S.: 168
Full-time retention rate: 71%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11
In-state tuition & fees: $16,637

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Washington: Shoreline Community College

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City: Shoreline, WA
Rank across the U.S.: 269
Full-time retention rate: 54%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 14
In-state tuition & fees: $4,256

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West Virginia: Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

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City: Martinsburg, WV
Rank across the U.S.: 117
Full-time retention rate: 61%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13
In-state tuition & fees: $4,128

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Wisconsin: Gateway Technical College

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City: Kenosha, WI
Rank across the U.S.: 1
Full-time retention rate: 81%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 8
In-state tuition & fees: $4,766

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Wyoming: Casper College

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City: Casper, WY
Rank across the U.S.: 41
Full-time retention rate: 72%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 14
In-state tuition & fees: $3,528

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Data and Methodology

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Data for 616 two-year colleges that offer associate degrees and have at least 500 full-time enrollees were ranked based on the following metrics from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for the 2022-2023 school year:

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Retention rate. This is the percentage of first-time students who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.
Cost of tuition and fees. This is the cost of tuition and fees for in-state students completing two semesters of coursework.
Student-to-faculty ratio. This is the number of students for every faculty member. This metric was given a half weight.

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Questions about our study? Contact us at press@smartasset.com

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Keeping this in mind, SmartAsset ranked 610 cities across the U.S. based on the one-year decline in population, drawing on recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Five-year declines were also analyzed, along with changes in the working-age population to understand broader trends.

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Top 10 Cities With the Largest One-Year Population Decline

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Spring Valley, Nevada

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One-year change in total population: -10.14%
Five-year change in total population: -7.39%
Total population, 2023: 198,326
Total population, 2022: 220,707
Total population, 2018: 214,161
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -10.21%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 101,553
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 51.21%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 113,105
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 51.25%

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Town 'n' Country, Florida

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One-year change in total population: -9.77%
Five-year change in total population: -4.36%
Total population, 2023: 78,974
Total population, 2022: 87,521
Total population, 2018: 82,577
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -9.44%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 41,641
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 52.73%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 45,983
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 52.54%

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Kendall, Florida

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One-year change in total population: -9.32%
Five-year change in total population: -3.44%
Total population, 2023: 73,368
Total population, 2022: 80,912
Total population, 2018: 75,979
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -5.73%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 31,099
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 42.39%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 32,988
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 40.77%

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Carmichael, California

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One-year change in total population: -7.82%
Five-year change in total population: 15.90%
Total population, 2023: 75,718
Total population, 2022: 82,145
Total population, 2018: 65,328
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -12.94%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 32,764
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 43.27%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 37,634
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 45.81%

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Brandon, Florida

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One-year change in total population: -7.80%
Five-year change in total population: -2.52%
Total population, 2023: 116,754
Total population, 2022: 126,628
Total population, 2018: 119,778
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -13.67%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 56,138
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 48.08%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 65,028
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 51.35%

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Lafayette, Indiana

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One-year change in total population: -6.80%
Five-year change in total population: -6.89%
Total population, 2023: 67,406
Total population, 2022: 72,326
Total population, 2018: 72,393
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -9.86%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 33,994
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 50.43%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 37,712
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 52.14%

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Casas Adobes, Arizona

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One-year change in total population: -6.45%
Five-year change in total population: -6.68%
Total population, 2023: 70,641
Total population, 2022: 75,513
Total population, 2018: 75,694
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -3.83%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 30,450
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 43.11%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 31,664
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 41.93%

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Metairie, Louisiana

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One-year change in total population: -5.62%
Five-year change in total population: -3.20%
Total population, 2023: 136,597
Total population, 2022: 144,729
Total population, 2018: 141,114
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -6.88%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 58,233
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 42.63%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 62,535
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 43.21%

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Decatur, Illinois

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One-year change in total population: -5.40%
Five-year change in total population: -7.33%
Total population, 2023: 66,594
Total population, 2022: 70,396
Total population, 2018: 71,860
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -2.17%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 28,489
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 42.78%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 29,121
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 41.37%

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East Los Angeles, California

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One-year change in total population: -5.37%
Five-year change in total population: -9.37%
Total population, 2023: 106,903
Total population, 2022: 112,965
Total population, 2018: 117,961
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -9.20%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 53,085
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 49.66%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 58,463
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 51.75%

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Top 10 Cities With the Largest Five-Year Population Decline

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Paradise, Nevada

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Five-year change in total population: -26.77%
One-year change in total population: -3.22%
Total population, 2023: 177,413
Total population, 2022: 183,321
Total population, 2018: 242,266
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -4.77%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 90,712
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 51.13%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 95,254
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 51.96%

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Flint, Michigan

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Five-year change in total population: -16.97%
One-year change in total population: -0.26%
Total population, 2023: 79,654
Total population, 2022: 79,865
Total population, 2018: 95,932
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: 4.63%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 36,642
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 46.00%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 35,022
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 43.85%

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Arden-Arcade, California

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Five-year change in total population: -15.72%
One-year change in total population: -5.21%
Total population, 2023: 90,934
Total population, 2022: 95,936
Total population, 2018: 107,894
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -5.09%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 44,761
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 49.22%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 47,164
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 49.16%

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Bloomington, Indiana

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Five-year change in total population: -14.44%
One-year change in total population: -4.30%
Total population, 2023: 74,028
Total population, 2022: 77,358
Total population, 2018: 86,522
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -4.17%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 42,769
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 57.77%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 44,632
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 57.70%

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Miami Beach, Florida

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Five-year change in total population: -13.19%
One-year change in total population: -0.51%
Total population, 2023: 79,616
Total population, 2022: 80,027
Total population, 2018: 91,715
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -12.48%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 36,656
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 46.04%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 41,885
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 52.34%

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Aurora, Illinois

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Five-year change in total population: -13.10%
One-year change in total population: -1.63%
Total population, 2023: 179,355
Total population, 2022: 182,336
Total population, 2018: 206,389
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -2.68%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 89,235
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 49.75%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 91,689
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 50.29%

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Jackson, Mississippi

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Five-year change in total population: -12.80%
One-year change in total population: -1.63%
Total population, 2023: 143,633
Total population, 2022: 146,019
Total population, 2018: 164,720
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -2.30%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 66,858
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 46.55%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 68,434
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 46.87%

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Union City, California

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Five-year change in total population: -12.27%
One-year change in total population: -2.44%
Total population, 2023: 65,416
Total population, 2022: 67,049
Total population, 2018: 74,568
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: -7.04%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 30,853
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 47.16%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 33,189
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 49.50%

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Pine Hills, Florida

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Five-year change in total population: -11.99%
One-year change in total population: 9.66%
Total population, 2023: 79,274
Total population, 2022: 72,291
Total population, 2018: 90,070
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: 7.67%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 35,932
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 45.33%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 33,372
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 46.16%

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El Monte, California

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Five-year change in total population: -10.22%
One-year change in total population: -1.45%
Total population, 2023: 103,782
Total population, 2022: 105,307
Total population, 2018: 115,602
One-year change in the number of working-age residents: 0.03%
Number of working-age residents, 2023: 48,130
Percent of population of working age, 2023: 46.38%
Number of working-age residents, 2022: 48,114
Percent of population of working age, 2022: 45.69%

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Data and Methodology

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Population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau for 2023, 2022 and 2018 were used to determine one-year and five-year population changes for cities with populations of at least 65,000 in 2023 for which full data was available. Changes in the working age population were also examined, with working age defined as between ages 20 and 54.

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Questions about our study? Contact us at press@smartasset.com

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