+3,800
Net International Migration
2023
Year
~45%
Share of Total Population Growth
Historical data
Coming soon
Long-run charts for this indicator are on the way.
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Net International Migration (thousands) | 3.8 | 1200 |
National ranking
Maine ranks #16 of 32 states by net international migration.
| #1 | Texas | 296,000 |
| #2 | New York | 182,000 |
| #3 | Massachusetts | 65,000 |
| #4 | Indiana | 24,000 |
| #5 | Tennessee | 24,000 |
| #6 | Colorado | 20,000 |
| #7 | Missouri | 19,000 |
| #8 | Oregon | 16,000 |
| #9 | Minnesota | 15,000 |
| #10 | Utah | 11,000 |
| #11 | Louisiana | 6,500 |
| #12 | Kentucky | 6,000 |
| #13 | Rhode Island | 5,800 |
| #14 | New Mexico | 4,800 |
| #15 | New Hampshire | 4,000 |
| #16 | Maine | 3,800 |
| #17 | Delaware | 3,400 |
| #18 | Montana | 1,900 |
| #19 | Florida | 200 |
| #20 | New Jersey | 68 |
| #21 | Georgia | 48 |
| #22 | Virginia | 45 |
| #23 | Wyoming | 44 |
| #24 | North Carolina | 42 |
| #25 | Arizona | 38 |
| #26 | Vermont | 38 |
| #27 | Ohio | 26 |
| #28 | Michigan | 26 |
| #29 | Wisconsin | 15 |
| #30 | Washington | 15 |
| #31 | Illinois | 4.7 |
| #32 | South Dakota | 4.6% |
Overview
International migration has become an increasingly important driver of Maine population growth as births decline. This Maine migration trend helps offset the state's aging population and low birth rate.
Did you know?
- International migration accounted for nearly half of Maine's population growth in 2023.