New Census data shows that three of Gotham's five boroughs saw sharp population declines in the last fiscal year, with only Manhattan bucking the trend. Queens County saw the third-largest population drop of any US county, losing 50,112 residents, while Kings County lost 46,970 residents, and Bronx County dropped by 41,143. By contrast, Manhattan's population increased by nearly 17,500, thanks largely to migration from both overseas and the US, and more births than deaths. The population shifts appear to be linked to changes in urban and rural areas, largely corresponding to voters' political affiliations. Although natural population growth was higher in Democrat-leaning areas, particularly where populations were more significant, urban counties lost 328,000 residents while rural counties added 207,000 new residents due to migration. New Jersey is also experiencing a population decline, with Bureau officials estimating the state lost over 6,250 residents in the last year, mainly due to outmigration from northern counties. The reasons for outmigration from urban areas are complex and can include factors such as housing prices, job opportunities, and urbanization.