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Topping the list is Detroit, Michigan. Once an industrial powerhouse, Detroit has suffered a 50% population decline since the 1950s, with residents fleeing in droves due to manufacturing decline, crime, and urban decay. Known as the epitome of the “woke” city decline, Detroit is projected to lose another 12% of its population by 2030. Its transformation into a symbol of institutional failure and social disintegration has become a cautionary tale for other cities.