The Brian Lehrer Show

Are Millennials Aging Out of Cities?

10.02.2019 - By WNYCPlay

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The Wall Street Journal recently reported on new census data showing populations declines for the 25-39 year-olds in cities, including NYC. Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic talks about the demographic change, its causes and effects and listeners share their stay-or-go decisions. 

Plus, Joseph Salvo, director of the population division at the New York City Planning Department, pushes back on the idea that NYC is losing population.

@BrianLehrer I relate to every native New Yorker, who is a millennial, that has said they are basically being forced out. This city is stifling and is outrageously unaffordable

— ms. Nelms (@blssfllylost) October 2, 2019

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