Who’s Moving To and From Colorado?
In the latest Census data (2022), Colorado gained about 17,371 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from California, and the largest number leaving head to Texas.
Top states moving into Colorado
- California 31,800
- Texas 26,252
- Florida 15,361
- Arizona 9,732
- Illinois 8,924
Where Colorado residents move
- Texas 24,832
- California 18,602
- Florida 16,184
- Arizona 12,231
- Washington 7,624
Net interstate migration: +17,371 more people moved in than out (vs. the other 49 states).
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS State-to-State Migration Flows · as of 2022 · methodology
Where Colorado residents go: the biggest destinations are Texas, California and Florida. The single largest stream runs to Texas — about 24,832 people in a year. In total, roughly 214,013 residents left Colorado for another state, versus about 231,384 who moved in.
Who moves to Colorado: the largest inbound flows come from California, Texas and Florida, led by California with about 31,800 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
The balance of moves in and out of Colorado is relatively close, so no single tax-or-cost story dominates. Jobs, family, housing, and remote-work flexibility all shape these corridors alongside the difference in taxes and prices between states.
Thinking about joining one of these moves? The honest comparison is your full tax-and-cost picture, not one line of it. A move between Colorado and Texas can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Colorado with any state in the comparison tool, check your take-home pay and cost of living, or see the national picture in the states Americans are fleeing and the state rankings.
Frequently asked questions
- Are people leaving Colorado?
- On net, no — Colorado gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 17,371 in 2022. The most people arrive from California.
- Which state do most people move to from Colorado?
- Texas is the top destination for people leaving Colorado, with about 24,832 moves in the latest year, followed by California and Florida.
- Which states do people move to Colorado from?
- The largest inbound flows to Colorado come from California, Texas and Florida, led by California with about 31,800 arrivals.