Sadly elginherd, recent Census info indicated that Huntington/Cabell County lost 3,000 or so people since the 2020 Census, so the out migration continues. Same for other counties in Southern and SW WV, which doesn't bode well for that area of WV and MU when it comes to enrollment, fan support, etc., etc.
IF there was a severe out-migration from the area, there would not be the HUGE housing shortage there is. Many folks are moving our further and further, but not away. Huntington has over 20,000 people committing into the area for work every day; that comes from a study published on housing LAST WEEK. People see what they want to see about Huntington, it isn't for everyone. But is is on fire for those who love it and are committed to its growth.
One of my granddaughters attended her sister's graduation from Marshall Saturday afternoon with the rest of us(familY), she goes to SEMO. Here comments about Huntington were "So this is what a college town is supposed to be like. Marshall is everywhere I turn, its amazing. You don't see SEMO on anything in the Cape (Cape Girardeau). Just saying we see what we want to see.