Category Archives: Counties Dying

High tax states with high energy/electric rates are losing population to more affordable places to live. Overall, Texas is gaining population but losing pop. in rural counties.

Kentucky is considered in the southeast, and I would certainly add my state to that list.  In fact, we have lost lots of jobs this past year.  For us, a part of that reason is a stale government that has failed to attract new businesses by providing a business-friendly climate. In addition, Obama is determined…

I would say that the population is aging and moving to warmer winter climates.  That, and the lack of jobs and opportunity in some of those areas for the younger people makes relocating inviting and in some cases necessary.