Census Shows Record 1 In 3 Us Counties Are Dying

New York Daily NewsCensus shows record 1 in 3 US counties are dyingMSN MoneyWASHINGTON (AP) - A record number of U.S. counties - more than 1 in 3 - are now dying off, hit by an aging population and weakened local economies that are spurring young adults to seek jobs and build families elsewhere.

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