15 Fastest Declining Large Cities in the US

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9. Virginia Beach City, Virginia

Population Change Percentage: -0.31%

Virginia Beach is the second smallest city on our list. Its population of 453,649 also makes it the 43rd most populous city in America. Virginia Beach is also the most populous city in Virginia, and between 2020 and 2023, its population dropped by 1.31%. The city is known for its close ties to the US military industrial base.

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