15 Fastest Declining Large Cities in the US

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10. Chicago City, Illinois

Population Change Percentage: -0.31%

Chicago is the third most populous city in America and the second most populous city on our list. It had a population of 2.7 million as of 2023, which marked a 0.31% annual drop. Between 2020 and 2023, Chicago City’s population has dropped by a much faster 2.88%.

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