Who’s Moving To and From Louisiana?
In the latest Census data (2022), Louisiana lost about 22,329 more residents to other states than it gained — a net outflow. More people leave for Texas than arrive from anywhere else, and the largest inbound stream comes from Texas.
Top states moving into Louisiana
- Texas 20,607
- Mississippi 6,384
- Florida 4,443
- California 4,058
- Georgia 3,782
Where Louisiana residents move
- Texas 27,249
- Mississippi 8,744
- Florida 6,399
- California 5,146
- Georgia 4,233
Net interstate migration: -22,329 more people left than arrived (vs. the other 49 states).
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS State-to-State Migration Flows · as of 2022 · methodology
Where Louisiana residents go: the biggest destinations are Texas, Mississippi and Florida. The single largest stream runs to Texas — about 27,249 people in a year. In total, roughly 97,774 residents left Louisiana for another state, versus about 75,445 who moved in.
Who moves to Louisiana: the largest inbound flows come from Texas, Mississippi and Florida, led by Texas with about 20,607 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
Why people leave: Louisiana's outflow fits the national pattern of residents moving from higher-cost, higher-tax states toward cheaper, lower-tax ones. With a state income tax (3.00% flat), the math of moving can be worth a meaningful raise in purchasing power — which is exactly what many of the top destinations offer.
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 Louisiana and Texas can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
- On net, yes — Louisiana loses more residents to other states than it gains, a net outflow of about 22,329 in 2022. The most leave for Texas.
- Which state do most people move to from Louisiana?
- Texas is the top destination for people leaving Louisiana, with about 27,249 moves in the latest year, followed by Mississippi and Florida.
- Which states do people move to Louisiana from?
- The largest inbound flows to Louisiana come from Texas, Mississippi and Florida, led by Texas with about 20,607 arrivals.