Some Massachusetts Towns Could Become Ghost Towns By 2100

Predicting the future is challenging because its exact outcomes are uncertain, but one study suggests that several Massachusetts communities could become ghost towns by 2100. Population Decline in the U.S. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago found that about half of U.S. cities are likely to face population decline in the near future. But which communities face the risk of becoming ghost towns? These 11 Places In Massachusetts Could Be Ghost Towns By 2100 These 11 Massachusetts places could see population declines of more than 25% by 2100: Gallery Credit: Ryan PauseShifts in Population Throughout Daily ActivitiesThe authors also explored how population shifts could affect different parts of daily life, though it remains challenging to predict their precise effects.