South Carolina gains 59,000 residents as fastest-growing state per capita
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Updated · Fox News · May 7
South Carolina gains 59,000 residents as fastest-growing state per capita
4 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 7
IRS data for 2022-23 showed the state also added 29,000 tax filers and about $4.1bn in income, equal to just over 1% of its population.
The inflow could strengthen local economies as newcomers bring spending power and fill jobs, amid a broader shift south driven by lower taxes, employment opportunities and quality of life.
Texas and Florida gained the most tax filers overall, while California and New York posted the biggest losses in residents and income, suggesting a wider redistribution of population and economic power.
Beyond tax cuts, what can high-cost states do to stop the billion-dollar exodus of their residents?
As southern migration slows and remote jobs decline, which U.S. region is poised for the next economic boom?
With international migration plummeting, how will America's economy grow without a steady influx of new workers?