Another Year of Net Migration Loss for California, New Data Shows
February 5, 2023 | California
California experienced the largest net domestic outmigration of any state in 2022, with a decrease of 343,230 people, according to a real estate analysis by the National Association of Realtors published on Jan. 30.
However, the Golden State remains the most populous state in the nation with nearly 39 million residents.
Millions of people moved during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by opportunities for remote work, more space, and affordability, yet the moving rate has decreased over the last six years, according to the analysis.
The association used data from the U.S. Postal Service change-of-address database that shows that 70 percent of ZIP codes experienced fewer inbound moves in 2022 than in 2021. The official census data for 2022 is not yet available.
According to the realtor’s analysis, in 2022, Florida became the fastest-growing state in the U.S. for the first time since 1957, with more people moving in than out, both domestically and internationally. In contrast, California, New York, and Illinois saw the most people moving out of any state, leading to a population dip.
‘Leaving California’
“It is no surprise to me that families are fleeing California,” Florida resident Terry Gilliam, founder of the growing Facebook group of almost 100,000 members “Leaving California” told The Epoch Times. Gilliam moved to Florida almost two years ago and said he could not be happier…. (Excerpt from The Epoch Times)
