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US Net Migration vs US Rural Population

US Net Migration and US Rural Population correlate at r = -0.83 over 66 years (1960–2025), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.56. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.56). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.83
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
66 (1960–2025)
95% confidence interval
-0.89 to -0.74
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.56

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