5 Fastest-Declining Cities in the US

2. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Percentage Change in Population: -6.78%

Lake Charles in the state of Louisiana ranks second on our list of the fastest-declining cities in the US. It is one of the most populated cities in the state of Louisiana. Surrounded by lakes, the city is mainly known for its tourism, petrochemical refining industry, and other industrial setups. Lake Charles had a population decline of -6.78%.