15 Fastest Declining Large Cities in the US

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3. Memphis City, Tennessee

Population Change Percentage: -0.83%

Memphis City is one of the most populated cities in its state. Its economy also benefits from proximity to the Mississippi River, and makes Memphis important in Tennessee’s logistics networks. Perhaps one reason why its population is declining is a record murder rate of 397 homicides in 2023 which was the highest in the US.

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