[smalltownslick]

Wait, this is truly bizarre writing and logic here: "New Orleans suffered a steeper population decline than any other city in the country thanks to Hurricane Katrina, which displaced much of the population and made it difficult – if not impossible – for some to return.

However, the majority of those who were displaced have since begun to return to the city, as have a number of new residents and businesses. So while the city’s population may be down from what it was in 2000, it is clearly ON THE RISE going into the new decade."

It's truly hard to understand how they can put this city at #1 on the dying list, and then add that "However," which contradicts everything they've said. Who writes this stuff?

[Clintonfatigued]

I suppose the list was made by comparing 2000 census numbers to 2010 census numbers.