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The Alarming Depopulation of Appalachia's Coalfields: A Quarter Century of Projected Decline

Source
The Daily Yonder
Date
Oct 22, 2025
Summary
Analyzes recent and projected population shift data to describe anticipated changes to Appalachian communities. Discusses the impact declining population would have on those communities and vital services in them such as hospitals, emergency services, schools, and more.
Tagged as
Appalachia · Community and economic development · Emergency medical services · Hospitals · Schools · Statistics and data · Kentucky · Tennessee · Virginia · West Virginia