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Net migration figures for each U.S. state and Puerto Rico in 2023.
Net migration refers to the difference between people moving into and out of each state from other states and Puerto Rico. Figures do not include those moving to or from other countries.
State-by-state migration flow data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau and is updated as of August 2024. Only residents one years and older were included.
Net migration figures as a percentage of each state's 2023 population can be found in the full dataset.
California experienced the largest net migration loss in 2023, with a net decrease of 268,427 residents.
However, the District of Columbia saw the largest decrease as a percentage of its population, with a net loss of 1.14%, representing a net loss of -7,707 residents.
California ranked first as the state that most residents moved away from, with over 690,000 Californians leaving for other states.
The Golden State has been seeing worsening domestic population drain in recent years due to factors like high cost of living and competitive job market.