Los Angeles leads nation in massive population exodus as ‘breaking point’ hits Golden State

Los Angeles County, once the symbol of American prosperity and Hollywood dreams, has earned the title of the nation's leader in population loss.

The latest U.S. Census data shows shows that between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, 53,421 residents left the county, marking the largest decline in the U.S. Additionally, Los Angeles County has fallen from about 10 million residents in 2020 to roughly 9.7 million today.

"There is a real sense of burnout. They are paying insane taxes and...