"PPIC said since 2001, California has lost more residents than it has gained to other states. "During the height of the pandemic, the flows out of the state became so large that almost every demographic and socioeconomic group experienced net losses," the report said. The nonpartisan research institute said the trends demand a "resolution if the state is to be a place of opportunity for all of its residents.""
"Most notably from the report has been the departure of lower-income adults, with a net loss of 532,000 individuals over the past 10 years, more than 10% of California's of lower-income adult population. The migration away from the Golden State is due to an array of factors including employment, housing or family. But housing costs have reigned higher for reasons to leave since 2015."
Since 2001 California has lost more residents to other states than it has gained. During the height of the pandemic outflows increased so substantially that almost every demographic and socioeconomic group experienced net losses. Lower-income adults saw a net loss of 532,000 individuals over the past decade, exceeding 10% of that population. Migration decisions involve employment, housing, and family factors, with housing costs the leading reason to leave since 2015. About 34% of Californians have seriously considered leaving because of high housing costs and 21% because of the lack of well-paying jobs. Many who left bought homes; fewer newcomers achieved homeownership. Remote work has enabled college graduates and higher-income households to depart in large numbers.
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