Fastest Shrinking City in Every State

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This coffee city had a population of 652,388 people in the year 2020. In just one year, they lost over 11 thousand citizens, bringing their population total down to 641, 162. Now, while it might surprise some of us, it wouldn't surprise others. Even now, residents of their own region find the city to still be charming. 

Portland, Oregon -1.7%

The state's largest city is recognized for having a vast amount of green space, including breathtaking mountaintops, parks, and woods. While Portland and other cities in this fine state did have some major downticks in popultaion other areas of the state did see growth. Bend alone saw a 2.5% increase in population.

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