Migration Flows in Maine

+7,400
Total Net Migration
-2,100
Natural Change
+0.4%
Overall Population Growth

Historical data

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorMaineUnited States
Net Migration (thousands)7.41200

National ranking

Maine ranks #8 of 30 states by net migration.

#1Texas473,000
#2Colorado35,000
#3Massachusetts30,000
#4Oregon24,000
#5Indiana21,000
#6Missouri14,000
#7New Hampshire12,000
#8Maine7,400
#9Minnesota7,000
#10Delaware7,000
#11Rhode Island4,100
#12New Mexico1,300
#13Florida395
#14North Carolina124
#15Georgia100
#16Montana95%
#17Arizona88
#18Virginia33
#19New Jersey30
#20Wyoming28
#21Vermont22
#22Michigan20
#23Ohio18
#24Wisconsin17
#25Washington17
#26South Dakota1.1%
#27Kentucky0
#28Utah0
#29Louisiana0
#30Illinois-2.4

Overview

Migration flows now outweigh natural population change in Maine, as deaths exceed births statewide. This Maine migration data underscores the state's reliance on newcomers to sustain population levels.

Did you know?

  • Maine's natural population change has been negative since 2011, making migration essential to growth.

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