The population crisis hiding in California's suburbs

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 Population Estimates; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios California is losing people from suburbs year after year, revealing a deeper demographic shift reshaping America's most populous state. Why it matters: If California's commuter engines keep shrinking, the state risks losing the diverse workforce that powers its economy — while shifting political clout to th
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Axios
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