Understanding Demographic Disruptions in Michigan: Trends and Economic Impacts
This presentation, delivered by Kenneth Darga, the State Demographer at the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, explores the profound demographic changes in Michigan, focusing on total population declines, migration patterns, and age distribution shifts. Darga discusses the economic disruptions tied to these trends, including lower birth rates and out-migration during recessions. It highlights the challenges facing Michigan, including competition from other states and potential future disruptions related to environmental issues. Relevant resources can be found at the Michigan census website.
Understanding Demographic Disruptions in Michigan: Trends and Economic Impacts
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Understanding Disruptions from Emerging Demographic Trends Presentation to the Michigan Community College Association July 26, 2012 Kenneth Darga, State Demographer Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget DargaK@michigan.gov www.michigan.gov/census
Major Topic Areas: • Total Population • Migration Patterns • Age Distribution • Births • Economic Disruptions
Major Topic Areas: • Total Population • Migration Patterns • Age Distribution • Births Topic 1: Economic Disruptions
For more information on Michigan’s One-State Recession: • Go to www.michigan.gov/census • Look for the link: Rethinking Michigan’s One-State Recession (paper and video)
Demographic Topic #1:Total Population “There has been an unprecedented decline in Michigan’s population over the past few years.”
Demographic Topic #1:Total Population “There has been an unprecedented decline in Michigan’s population over the past few years.”
Each recession has involved: • More people leaving • Fewer people arriving from other states and countries • Lower birth rates An additional factor: • People leaving for military service
Each recession has involved: • More people leaving • Fewer people arriving from other states and countries • Lower birth rates An additional factor: • People leaving for military service
Demographic Topic #1:Total Population “Michigan’s population stagnated during the first half of the last decade, and then plummeted in the second half.”
Demographic Topic #1:Total Population “Michigan’s population stagnated during the first half of the last decade, and then plummeted in the second half.”
Demographic Topic #1:Total Population “Michigan’s share of the nation’s population has decreased every year since 1970, leading to the loss of at least one congressional seat in each of the past four decades.”
Disruptive Factors Affecting Michigan’s Population Share: • Westward movement of U.S. population • Revival of the Sunbelt • Hispanic immigration into the U.S. (primarily into West and South) • Not having a big city that attracts a lot of migrants from other states • Impact of recessions.
Disruptive Factors Affecting Michigan’s Population Share: • Westward movement of U.S. population • Revival of the Sunbelt • Hispanic immigration into the U.S. (primarily into West and South) • Not having a big city that attracts a lot of migrants from other states • Impact of recessions.
Disruptive Factors Affecting Michigan’s Population Share: • Westward movement of U.S. population • Revival of the Sunbelt • Hispanic immigration into the U.S. (primarily into West and South) • Not having a big city that attracts a lot of migrants from other states • Impact of recessions.
Disruptive Factors Affecting Michigan’s Population Share: • Westward movement of U.S. population • Revival of the Sunbelt • Hispanic immigration into the U.S. (primarily into West and South) • Not having a big city that attracts a lot of migrants from other states • Impact of recessions.
Disruptive Factors Affecting Michigan’s Population Share: • Westward movement of U.S. population • Revival of the Sunbelt • Hispanic immigration into the U.S. (primarily into West and South) • Not having a big city that attracts a lot of migrants from other states • Impact of recessions.
Potential Future Disruptions: • Movement of population to states with adequate supplies of water? • Global warming? • Global Cooling? • Global uncertainty?
Potential Future Disruptions: • Movement of population to states with adequate supplies of water? • Global warming? • Global Cooling? • Global uncertainty?
Potential Future Disruptions: • Movement of population to states with adequate supplies of water? • Global warming? • Global Cooling? • Global uncertainty?