North Carolina
Top Origin State for New Residents
2023
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of South Carolina vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
How states rank by net migration.
| #1 | Texas | 473,000 |
| #2 | Colorado | 35,000 |
| #3 | Massachusetts | 30,000 |
| #4 | Oregon | 24,000 |
| #5 | Indiana | 21,000 |
| #6 | Missouri | 14,000 |
| #7 | New Hampshire | 12,000 |
| #8 | Maine | 7,400 |
| #9 | Minnesota | 7,000 |
| #10 | Delaware | 7,000 |
| #11 | Rhode Island | 4,100 |
| #12 | New Mexico | 1,300 |
| #13 | Florida | 395 |
| #14 | North Carolina | 124 |
| #15 | Georgia | 100 |
| #16 | Montana | 95% |
| #17 | Arizona | 88 |
| #18 | Virginia | 33 |
| #19 | New Jersey | 30 |
| #20 | Wyoming | 28 |
| #21 | Vermont | 22 |
| #22 | Michigan | 20 |
| #23 | Ohio | 18 |
| #24 | Wisconsin | 17 |
| #25 | Washington | 17 |
| #26 | South Dakota | 1.1% |
| #27 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #28 | Utah | 0 |
| #29 | Louisiana | 0 |
| #30 | Illinois | -2.4 |
Overview
South Carolina's migration flows are dominated by arrivals from North Carolina, New York, Florida, and Georgia, drawn by lower costs and a warmer climate. The state consistently ranks among the top destinations nationally for people relocating from the Northeast.
Did you know?
- Many New York and New Jersey retirees relocating to the Carolinas settle specifically in coastal Horry and Beaufort counties.