Colorado dropped out of the top 10 states for domestic migration, falling to No. 16 nationally, according to a recent study by the Common Sense Institute. Despite this, the state is seeing gains from international migration, particularly from immigrants coming from South and Central America. The institute’s analysis of U.S. Census data showed that Colorado’s population increased by roughly 36,500 people last year.
While Colorado once ranked in the top 10 for domestic and live births, it has now slipped to No. 16 for domestic migration. More than half of movers nationally are choosing to go to states like Florida, Texas, or North Carolina, with just 8% opting for Colorado. The state is also seeing more Californians move in than from any other state.
The data suggests that Colorado is not as attractive a destination as it used to be for domestic migrants, with almost two-thirds of net migration coming from international sources. The trend is a departure from previous years when the state experienced significant population growth from both domestic and international sources.
Despite the findings from the Common Sense Institute, a spokesperson for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston pointed to other studies ranking Denver highly as a destination for new graduates and one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. The spokesperson emphasized the city’s commitment to ensuring it remains vibrant, affordable, and safe for residents, regardless of whether they are new arrivals or lifelong residents.
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