For the first time in six years, Michigan has a balanced population. An even number of people moved out of… and into… the state in 2011, according to Atlas Van Lines.
The report says Michigan is one of only three Midwest states to have a balanced population, including Iowa and South Dakota.
Ken Darga is the state demographer. He said some of the stabilization came from those left when unemployment hit its highest, and are now returning.
“People who left Michigan in previous years for economic reasons, are now able to come back now that the economy is improving,” Darga said.
Darga also attributes the balance to students who left the state for college and returned after graduation.
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