Who’s Moving To and From Texas?
In the latest Census data (2022), Texas gained about 123,978 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from California, and the largest number leaving head to California.
Top states moving into Texas
- California 89,916
- Florida 35,750
- Louisiana 27,249
- Colorado 24,832
- Oklahoma 23,411
Where Texas residents move
- California 37,005
- Florida 31,333
- Oklahoma 29,005
- Colorado 26,252
- Georgia 22,266
Net interstate migration: +123,978 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 Texas residents go: the biggest destinations are California, Florida and Oklahoma. The single largest stream runs to California — about 37,005 people in a year. In total, roughly 449,425 residents left Texas for another state, versus about 573,403 who moved in.
Who moves to Texas: the largest inbound flows come from California, Florida and Louisiana, led by California with about 89,916 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 come: Texas is a net magnet, and its profile explains why — no state income tax let a paycheck stretch further than in the pricier states that feed it. Arrivals from California and other high-cost states are a large part of the story.
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 Texas and California can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Texas 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 Texas?
- On net, no — Texas gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 123,978 in 2022. The most people arrive from California.
- Which state do most people move to from Texas?
- California is the top destination for people leaving Texas, with about 37,005 moves in the latest year, followed by Florida and Oklahoma.
- Which states do people move to Texas from?
- The largest inbound flows to Texas come from California, Florida and Louisiana, led by California with about 89,916 arrivals.