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10 American cities that have fallen into decline

Sarah JacobsJan 14, 2018, 20:37 IST

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While the overall U.S. population growth has slowed down significantly in the past couple years, some cities have seen their population decline for more than a few decades.

These cities have seen the sharpest drop since their peak population numbers - mostly due to a decline in industries such as coal, steel, and automotive - as well as suburbanization.

Here's a look at 10 American cities that have experienced some of the most drastic population decreases in the country, according to the 2010 Census Bureau data.