Detroit loses 25% of its population

[WA_Vol]

Lowest population since 1910

(CNN) -- Detroit could probably use another Eminem boost following Tuesday's news that it lost 25% of its residents from 2000 to 2010.
You may remember the catchy Chrysler ad during January's Super Bowl.
To the sounds of a jangly guitar, the rapper drives through the city's gritty streets, telling the viewer, "This is the Motor City and this is what we do."
The spot ends with "Imported From Detroit," a message that may have a new meaning, given the latest census numbers.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Detroit saw its population drop from 951,270 in 2000 to 713,777 last year -- its lowest since the 1910 census.
That tells only part of a classic rise and fall of a city that lost residents to the suburbs and the dramatic decline of the auto industry.
Buoyed by industrialization and Henry Ford and other entrepreneurs, Detroit's population skyrocketed at the dawn of the 20th century.

 

[milohimself]

Ever been to Detroit?

 

[utvolpj]

Uaw

 

[Volst53]

I can't blame them.

 

[JTrainDavis]

Its pretty depressing, Detroit proper. Northern suburbs are nice, as is downtown.

Flint is worse that Detroit.
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[MG1968]

4 or 5 generations of being run by democrats and labor unions will do that to a city

 

[Volst53]

I think in the long run they will be fine.

 

[volinbham]

Wow. Michigan as whole has been losing population and jobs.

 

[utvolpj]

sure they will. Pretty soon everyone who stays will have their own city block

 

[kev20]

Wow. Michigan as whole has been losing population and jobs.

I left 5 1/2 years ago. couldn't be happier with that decision.

 

[Volst53]

And the ones left will learn what their true value is in the work place.

 

[wounded mullet]

I left 5 1/2 years ago. couldn't be happier with that decision.

 

[Volst53]

lulz

 

[VolsNSkinsFan]

I was blown away by the airport. It was nice, but empty

 

[MWR]

I've been to Detroit. The best thing about it was getting outta there. IMO.

 

[kev20]

I was blown away by the airport. It was nice, but empty

Romulus

 

[NEO]

The stats you mentioned also showed Cleveland and Chicago losing large percentages too.

It also showed that african-americans are moving to the south in huge groups. Who could blame them though? Racism is nearly equal in the south to the north now. The weather is much, much better. And the taxes are alot lower. Cost of living is cheaper.

The north is done.

 

[droski]

i'm a fan of hardcore pawn but it doesn't exactly make me want to live there.

 

[kev20]

i'm a fan of hardcore pawn but it doesn't exactly make me want to live there.

watched a couple of seconds of that show. too antagonistic for me.

 

[overseasorange2]

The best view of Detroit is from your rear view mirror.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

They will lose another 20% this decade.

 

[WA_Vol]

So the reason people are leaving Detroit is because they don't like the city, not because of the decline of the U.S. auto industry?

 

[tim]

So the reason people are leaving Detroit is because they don't like the city, not because of the decline of the U.S. auto industry?

Its warmer in the south. Keep up
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[getyopopcornready]

So the reason people are leaving Detroit is because they don't like the city, not because of the decline of the U.S. auto industry?

Tired of being associated with Eminem.

 

[wounded mullet]

Tired of being associated with Eminem.

I think Kid Rock and ICP are bigger sins.
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