California's exodus continues, with population dropping for the third year in a row, putting its political influence at risk

• California's population has dropped for the third year in a row.
• The high-cost of living and an increase in remote work are likely driving factors.
• Some fear the demographic changes could cause the state to lose political clout.

California's population has dropped for the third year in a row, raising concerns about the effects of an exodus of residents from the Golden State.

The state's population decreased by 0.1%, or around 37,000 people, between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, the Los Angeles Times reported.