Where are people moving? The states Americans are fleeing and flocking to in 2026

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New migration data show a growing divide between the nation’s biggest population winners and losers, with Southern states continuing to attract new residents while several Northeast and West Coast states struggle to hold onto them. The shifts are reshaping housing markets, job growth, tax bases and local economies as families, retirees and remote workers pursue lower costs, warmer weather and new opportunities.

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Where are people moving? The states Americans are fleeing and flocking to in 2026

New migration data show a growing divide between the nation’s biggest population winners and losers, with Southern states continuing to attract new residents while several Northeast and West Coast states struggle to hold onto them. The shifts are reshaping housing markets, job growth, tax bases and local economies as families, retirees and remote workers pursue lower costs, warmer weather and new opportunities.

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