The arrival of immigrants to USA continues to set significant trends, and in the last year, Florida y Texas have stood out as the states with the largest increase in new residents. According to the latest data, the main source of this growth originates in other countries, reflecting the constant migratory flow towards these regions.
This phenomenon not only impacts the demographics, but also the economy and culture of both states, which continue to be preferred destinations for those seeking new opportunities in the country.
Florida and Texas: a preferred destination for immigrants
More than 45% of Florida’s roughly 634,000 new residents came from a foreign country, according to Census Bureau data.
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- Florida: has a population of 23 million, it leads in the number of people who indicated having lived elsewhere in the previous year.
- Texas: has 30.5 million inhabitants, also showed significant figures, with about 43% of the almost 612,000 new residents arriving from abroad.
The statistics do not specify which countries the immigrants came from, but they highlight the attraction of these states for those seeking new opportunities.
Migratory movements: the coming and going of residents in the southern United States
Despite the increase in the arrival of immigrants, Florida y Texas They also experienced a notable departure of residents. Georgia became the top destination for those leaving Florida, attracting many seeking new opportunities in a different environment.
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For its part, California was the state that received the most former Texas residents, which indicates a migration flow that goes beyond the arrival of new immigrants. This exchange demonstrates the constant dynamics of internal migration in the United States, where inhabitants seek to adapt to new realities and improve their quality of life.
