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An increasing number of young whites are heading towards cities for economic opportunities, leaving behind suburbs, which have steadily become home to more minorities, the poor and an older population. A census preview calls it "bright flight" and it's changing conceptions of the American political landscape.

One writer for St. Louis radio station KMOX says the news is great for cities, but it comes with political implications.

"...Politicians [will have] to decide how this impacts their base and their campaigning. It also has suburban governments wondering how to handle a growing population of poor and aging baby boomers."

But a writer for the African-American community blog BV Black Spin says the shift is more than economic.

"...The darkest part of nation's capitol is lightening up some. It makes sense to me. Those who still have good jobs can find great diamonds in the rough in well-built homes in urban neighborhoods that are close to the theater, sporting arenas and transportation hubs."

According to the study, about 83 percent of the U.S. population growth since 2000 is made up of minorities. In a report for MSNBC, a contributor says this year's census will illustrate "the new America."

"I think it's important for all Americans to identify how many people are really in this country. With the census we will see a completely different change in the political map."

And a writer for the liberal blog They Gave Us A Republic seems to agree.

"I have a feeling that the electoral map is going to look much different and a lot of assumptions are going to fly out the window when this year's census data is fully analyzed. "

Writer: Marlena Kopacz

Producer: Newsy Staff