Massachusetts is experiencing a unique demographic trend where, despite high rates of outbound migration to cheaper states, its population has grown significantly due to international immigration. In 2023, Massachusetts was ranked among the states with the highest outbound migration, particularly in the Southeast. However, the Bay State saw its largest population increase since 1964, attributed primarily to immigration, making it the second fastest-growing state in the Northeast. These contrasting trends highlight the complex dynamics of population change in Massachusetts, revealing that immigration plays a pivotal role in sustaining population growth amidst rising living costs.
Massachusetts residents moving to other states isn't a new development. It's been happening pretty consistently for at least the past decade.
These reports don't directly contradict each other, but they emphasize different parts of the story. When you add in immigration, the story changes.
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