The post on June 23rd, An Index (12), was spurred by this map.
An easily processed visual, green would be counties increasing in population and red those decreasing between 2010 and 2019. I know enough of my geography to spot the growth where heat and/or water are issues. Hot spots, so to speak.
Then my eyes landed on central Texas, northward to Kansas and Nebraska, over to Iowa, and down through Illinois, and southward along the Mississippi River. Wow. Turn out the lights.
Of course, South Carolina caught my attention. Cities are booming, rural areas are collapsing. Half the counties in the state lost population the past decade. My first thought: How do they maintain a decent public school system? If they have one to begin with.
Of course, state legislative districting, and congressional districting will--must--change if these trends continue. And health care availability. And grocery center access.
Take a look at your state. With few exceptions, the great shift continues.
As for Arizona, go figure.
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