9. Detroit, Michigan
Detroit was once an iconically productive and thriving city where the working class was relatively happy, with tens of thousands of workers employed in the motor industry, at least up until the 50s. In ten years (1950-1960), over 600,000 residents migrated from Detroit, and as such, the manufacturing industry went downhill. The population has also declined by 6% from 2010, with over 43,000 unoccupied buildings still standing. Also, Detroit is classified as one of the country’s most dangerous cities.
Detroit Michigan
8. St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis has a terrible crime problem, which has helped in the population declining by 5% between 2010 to 2018. Within one year, the country saw an increase of 33% in crime and violence and over 150 deaths. Currently, the main fight of the mayor and other officials is to control the crime rate. This is the type of city that could benefit greatly from a superhero. Alas, this is not a fictional comic book world.
St Louis Missouri
