The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By MIKE SCHNEIDERJanuary 31, 2026 at 01:53 PM

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North and South Carolina are experiencing significant population growth, emerging as new hot spots in the United States. North Carolina attracted the most new residents from other states in the past year, surpassing Texas and Florida. South Carolina had the highest overall growth rate among states. While domestic migration slowed in Texas and Florida's appeal diminished, the Carolinas offer affordability and lifestyle advantages that attract new residents. Some former Florida residents, like Sabrina Morley and Steven Devereaux, have even moved abroad, citing changing preferences. The US Census Bureau data highlights this shift in population trends.

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Alabama 30% Valencia 30% Sabrina Morley ×640% Spain ×640% Steven Devereaux ×640% U.S. Census Bureau 50% United States ×260% Texas ×270% Florida ×680% North Carolina 90% South Carolina ×390%

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carolinas 90% population boom 90% affordability 80% domestic migration 70% lifestyle 70% south carolina 60% north carolina 60% florida 50% texas 50% u.s. census bureau 50%