From the Civil War back in 1861 to the modern civil rights era, Selma, Alabama, has played an indispensable role in American history. But from 2010 to 2018, the population of Selma has fallen by 13.8%.
It would appear that younger people have been leaving Selma ever since the 60s, and according to a census in 2018, the population dropped a staggering amount from 20,756 in 2010 to 17,886.
None in Idaho
While multiple smaller cities across the US feeling decrease in their population, there wasn't a single city in Idaho. It appears that people are coming from all over to find a place to call home in Idaho, and they aren't only moving to the cities. By a bunch of measures, Idaho is a land of opportunity.
Every town and city in Idaho is growing, and even the smaller towns dotted around the state are facing population increases. Idaho's population has thrived for many years, with Mountain Home seeing its population flourish by a massive 80% since 1990.
Lovelock, Nevada
Many towns and cities in Nevada experienced a population influx, so Lovelock's small-town saw the most substantial drop in residents. The city saw 17.5% of its people disappear, but that only results to about 395 people.
Nevada seems to be flourishing, and even Las Vegas experienced a noteworthy increase of 10% in their residents. It's not all bad news for Lovelock, though, with a federal donation of $600,000 granted to the town to spruce up its outside areas to help bring new citizens.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
There was a sneaky rush of people to Pine Bluff after the Second World War, and the town reached its largest population during the 1970s of 57,400. But due to outbound migration, the Arkansas city sustained a loss of 10,592 residents between 2010 and 2018, with the advancement of technology believed to be a significant contributing factor.
The city is one of the lowest-paid in the United States, and as a result, people are leaving to find better-paying jobs elsewhere.
Spartanburg, South Carolina
South Carolina's main cities are swelling, but Spartanburg defies this expansion; it's the only South Carolina city to experience this slump. Since the 1970s, Spartanburg experienced a 15.5% loss in their populace, while the other major cities in SC grew by at least 9%.
Some cities increased their population by 50% during this time, meaning Spartanburg is dawdling far behind. A generous pledge of $27 million by the Tindall Corporation to develop its operations in the city could give Spartanburg the boost it needs.