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According to U.S. Census data, states like California have seen a consistent outflow of residents over the past 15 years, with an average of 100,000 Californians leaving annually. This trend has had tangible political repercussions; notably, California has lost a congressional seat due to population decline, marking a shift in its political representation. Meanwhile, Texas has experienced tremendous growth, gaining nearly 10 million residents and two additional congressional seats within the same period.