Foreign Migration Drives Population Growth in Florida and Texas

Florida and Texas saw a significant influx of new residents last year, primarily from abroad. According to US Census Bureau data, over 45% of the nearly 634,000 new Floridians and 43% of the almost 612,000 new Texans were from foreign countries. Florida has a population of 23 million, while Texas boasts 30.5 million residents. The data, however, did not specify the countries of origin for these newcomers.

In Miami, Priscila Coronado, a Guatemalan immigrant, exemplifies this trend. She moved to Florida for a better life, aspiring to "study, learn English and graduate with a nursing degree." Coronado highlights a sense of safety, noting, "There is no crime here, and that is an achievement."

In domestic migration, most new Floridians came from New York, whereas California was the primary source of new Texans. Despite the inflow, both states also experienced significant outflow. Last year, Georgia attracted the most former Floridians, while California gained the largest number of ex-Texans. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)