Map Reveals States Where Gen Z Is Moving to and Leaving
Summary
In 2024, more young adults from Generation Z, aged 18 to 27, moved to South Carolina than any other state, with a net gain of 22,843 people. California saw the largest loss of Gen Z adults, with more leaving than moving in, especially to Texas, which gained 5,925 Gen Z adults overall.Key Facts
- South Carolina gained the most Gen Z adults, with over 60,000 moving in and a net gain of 22,843.
- California lost the most Gen Z adults, with 58,109 leaving the state in 2024.
- Texas had a net gain of 5,925 Gen Z adults, mostly from California.
- Other states with large Gen Z gains include Missouri, Washington D.C., Tennessee, and Arizona.
- New Jersey and Illinois had significant net losses of Gen Z adults (37,556 and 20,031, respectively).
- About 23.9% of adult Gen Z moved across state lines in 2024, showing they are more mobile than older generations.
- Education drives some moves, as 38.1% of Gen Z who moved were attending college.
- Cost of living and housing affordability likely influence Gen Z’s choice of where to move, but exact reasons were not confirmed.
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