Why are so many people leaving New York City?

"Big Apple's Population Plunge: New Study Reveals Shocking Decline in NYC's Population Growth. After two years of steady growth, New York City has taken an unexpected turn with a population decline in 2025, according to a recent study from the Citizens Budget Commission. The dramatic shift is attributed to two major factors: a sharp decline in young professionals moving to the city and a significant decrease in foreign-born residents, who have historically been a driving force behind NYC's growth. As the city's demographics continue to evolve, experts are left wondering what this trend means for the future of the nation's largest metropolitan area."

New York City saw a population decline in 2025 after two years of solid growth, according to a new study from the Citizens Budget Commission. It’s a symptom of two major changes: a dramatic decline in ...