Sunday 31 July 2022

Huge net movements

Population reshuffle

A remarkable graphic which really grabbed by attention, with data from the US Census Bureau.

It shows net population movements over 2020-2021, with blue states such as California losing over 367,000 people on a net basis to internal migration, and New York losing over 350,000. 

The corresponding gains were seen in red states, such as Florida and Texas. 




Australia doesn't really have a direct equivalent, but there is a 'Florida' in Australia, it's represented by south-east Queensland.


South-east Queensland saw record net interstate migration in 2021, accelerated by retirees, downsizers, and flexible/remote workers seeking relative affordability and improved lifestyle choices.

As for a 'Texas'...far north Queensland? Perhaps not.