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California is losing people from suburbs year after year, revealing a deeper demographic shift reshaping America's most populous state.
Why it matters: If California's commuter engines keep shrinking, the state risks losing the diverse workforce that powers its economy — while shifting political clout to the states where those families relocate.
By the numbers: A new Axios analysis of Census Bureau estimates reveals widespread population losses across parts of the Golden State.
