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Detroit's long population decline slowed to its lowest pace in decades last year and some experts say next year's numbers could show the first signs of growth since the 1950s. The Census Bureau's estimate from July 1, 2015, listed the cityâs population at 677,116, a 0.5% decrease, or a loss of 3,107 residents from the same date the previous year.
The Motor City's 237,493-resident decline helped make Michigan the only state to experience a net population loss since 2000. According to 2010 Census figures released Tuesday, the city lost, on average, one resident every 22 minutes between 2000 and 2010. Detroit officials plan to challenge the figures.