According to Clickorlando, In 2022, Florida experienced a significant influx of over 1 million new residents from across the globe, marking a substantial rise in migration from other states and countries.
However, the same year saw nearly 500,000 individuals depart from Florida to relocate elsewhere in the United States, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The statistics reveal that the primary destinations for those leaving Florida were Southeastern U.S. states, with Georgia leading as the most popular destination, followed by Texas and North Carolina. Collectively, these three states attracted over 20% of Florida’s outbound migrants.
Other notable destinations included California and New York, where approximately 50,000 people each relocated from Florida.
Despite the substantial outflow, Florida still experienced a net gain of about 500,000 residents in 2022, reflecting the state’s continued appeal to new migrants.
This considerable population increase has contributed to a higher rate of inflation in Florida compared to other states.
The estimated migration figures to various states, including Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, are as follows:
| Rank | State | Number of Migrants | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 51,380 | 10.30% |
| 2 | Texas | 41,747 | 8.37% |
| 3 | North Carolina | 34,920 | 7.00% |
| 4 | California | 28,557 | 5.73% |
| 5 | Tennessee | 25,318 | 5.08% |
| 6 | Virginia | 23,766 | 4.77% |
| 7 | New York | 21,300 | 4.27% |
| 8 | Alabama | 18,236 | 3.66% |
| 9 | Michigan | 17,557 | 3.52% |
| 10 | Ohio | 16,831 | 3.37% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 16,014 | 3.21% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 14,769 | 2.96% |
| 13 | Illinois | 14,078 | 2.82% |
| 14 | Colorado | 11,107 | 2.23% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 11,098 | 2.23% |
| 16 | Missouri | 9,758 | 1.96% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,627 | 1.93% |
| 18 | Puerto Rico | 8,793 | 1.76% |
| 19 | Maryland | 8,425 | 1.69% |
| 20 | Washington | 8,368 | 1.68% |
| 21 | Kentucky | 8,062 | 1.62% |
| 22 | Connecticut | 7,476 | 1.50% |
| 23 | Indiana | 7,474 | 1.50% |
| 24 | Arkansas | 7,065 | 1.42% |
| 25 | Wisconsin | 6,762 | 1.36% |
| 26 | Mississippi | 6,611 | 1.33% |
| 27 | Louisiana | 5,089 | 1.02% |
| 28 | Kansas | 4,694 | 0.94% |
| 29 | Minnesota | 4,521 | 0.91% |
| 30 | Arizona | 4,471 | 0.90% |
| 31 | Rhode Island | 3,951 | 0.79% |
| 32 | Iowa | 3,546 | 0.71% |
| 33 | Oregon | 3,501 | 0.70% |
| 34 | Oklahoma | 3,478 | 0.70% |
| 35 | West Virginia | 3,418 | 0.69% |
| 36 | Utah | 3,025 | 0.61% |
| 37 | Washington, D.C. | 2,932 | 0.59% |
| 38 | Maine | 2,911 | 0.58% |
| 39 | Nevada | 2,360 | 0.47% |
| 40 | New Mexico | 2,164 | 0.43% |
| 41 | Montana | 1,993 | 0.40% |
| 42 | New Hampshire | 1,938 | 0.39% |
| 43 | Alaska | 1,575 | 0.32% |
| 44 | Hawaii | 1,442 | 0.29% |
| 45 | Delaware | 1,339 | 0.27% |
| 46 | Nebraska | 1,203 | 0.24% |
| 47 | Idaho | 1,109 | 0.22% |
| 48 | Wyoming | 1,063 | 0.21% |
| 49 | Vermont | 873 | 0.18% |
| 50 | North Dakota | 675 | 0.14% |
| 51 | South Dakota | 328 | 0.07% |
