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Michigan May Lose A U.S. House Seat
The latest census data is not compiled, but annual census estimates for Michigan don’t look good. The latest annual report from the government shows Michigan is a loser when it comes to population figures. It is one of a number of states predicted to show population declines. What may be the most notable result from the loss of residents is the potential loss of a seat in the US House of Representatives. We all learned from civics classes that each state gets the same number of two US Senators. But representation in the House of Representatives is based on population. This looks to be the first drop in the state’s population in the last decade. Up until this last year, Michigan’s population grew by close to 90 thousand since 2010.
The United States Census Bureau has finished collecting data and released information showing Michigan as the 4th largest population loser in the country. It s the first time in a decade that Michigan showed year-over-year lose. Michigan lost 18,240 residents bringing the states population to just under 10 million.
This population decrease could effect federal funding and congressional seats as these are determined by population. According to the University of Michigan Population Studies Center, Michigan could lose a seat in the House of Representatives and an electoral college vote. Michigan s population peak occurred in 2004 but hasn t broken the 10 million mark since 2007. Michigan s current resident count stands at 9,966,555. Michigan remains the 10th most populous state in the country.