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North and South Carolina Overtake Florida, Texas as Top U.S. Growth States

North Carolina attracted 84,000 domestic migrants last year, while South Carolina posted a 1.5% growth rate driven by affordability and job opportunities, Census data shows.

  • North Carolina last year attracted 84,000 residents from other U.S. states, according to data released this past week.
  • Attracting younger remote-capable workers, the state credits diverse landscapes and jobs for migration last year, according to local demographers.
  • The data show specific state-to-state flows, with Texas still adding 391,000 people and Florida 196,000 overall last year despite migration shifts.
  • Analysts warn domestic migration will increasingly shape state growth, potentially changing congressional and Electoral College representation after the 2030 census.
  • Researchers note that the U.S. Census Bureau relies on IRS and ACS records, which lag, and demographers like Richard Doty and William Frey cite hurricanes and insurance costs as possible explanations for migration shifts.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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