New York's population expected to decline by over 2 million by 2050.

WAER | By Robert Beck

Published December 10, 2024 at 4:54 PM EST

The illustration depicts a symbolic representation of New York state’s projected population decline over the next 25 years. There is a group of elderly figures, some with canes, symbolizing the aging population. There are fewer baby figures, representing the lower birth rates. In the middle, arrows point both in and out of the state, symbolizing domestic migration. The background includes icons of houses, schools, and care facilities, indicating the areas affected by these demographic changes. — Projected Population Decline in New York State: A Future Shaped by Aging, Birth Rates, and Migration

New York state’s population is projected to drop by more than two million people over the next 25 years.

Cornell University researchers say that’ll be because new births will not keep up with elder deaths.

They also say domestic migration both in and out of the state will represent a significant impact, but that’s the hardest to predict.

The projections are used by the state and federal government to develop long range policies for such things as childcare, eldercare, education and housing.

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Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.

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