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North Carolina Surges with 84,000 New Residents in 2025

2/1/2026

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North Carolina added 84,000 new residents in 2025, surpassing Texas and Florida.
The state's appeal comes from high-paying jobs in banking and tech and from landscapes and smaller cities.
Florida's migration dropped from 319,000 in 2022 to 22,500 in 2025, due to rising housing costs, hurricanes, and return-to-office mandates.
South Carolina also grew, with a 1.5% population increase.
Experts say affordability and quality of life shape migration across these states.

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Story summary

North Carolina added 84,000 new residents in 2025, surpassing Texas and Florida.
The state's appeal comes from high-paying jobs in banking and tech and from landscapes and smaller cities.
Florida's migration dropped from 319,000 in 2022 to 22,500 in 2025, due to rising housing costs, hurricanes, and return-to-office mandates.
South Carolina also grew, with a 1.5% population increase.
Experts say affordability and quality of life shape migration across these states.