Summary
A report from the National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF) shows that some U.S. states are gaining new residents quickly, while others are losing them just as fast. Florida, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee are seeing the most new arrivals. Meanwhile, California, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey are experiencing significant departures.
Key Facts
- Florida gains a new resident every two minutes and nine seconds.
- Texas gains a new resident roughly every two minutes and 53 seconds.
- North Carolina welcomes a new resident about every six minutes and 21 seconds.
- South Carolina sees a new arrival approximately every seven minutes and 30 seconds.
- Tennessee gains a resident approximately every eight minutes and 42 seconds.
- California is losing the most residents, with one leaving every one minute and 44 seconds.
- New York loses a resident approximately every two minutes and 23 seconds.
- Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey are also among the states with the most departures.
