The official census figures have unveiled the true number of Americans who have chosen to leave crime-ridden cities led by the Democratic Party. The largest exodus was witnessed in New York City, with an astounding 404,750 individuals departing from the Big Apple between 2020 and 2022. Factors such as violence, homelessness, COVID-19 restrictions, and high taxes contributed to the unprecedented migration across the country.
The data further reveals that most of the people are relocating to the South and smaller cities in Republican-led states like San Antonio (Texas), Phoenix (Arizona), and Port St. Lucie (Florida). Notable personalities, including billionaires Elon Musk, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, and hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones, have also made the move from major cities.
The introduction of remote work due to the pandemic, coupled with high taxes and the increasing cost of living, has resulted in significant population changes nationwide. New York City, specifically, experienced the greatest decrease in population, falling from 9,740,647 to 8,335,897 between 2020 and 2022. Similarly, Chicago witnessed the departure of 75,037 residents, while Los Angeles saw 73,598 citizens leaving.
Boston saw 20,864 individuals leaving, shrinking its population to 650,706, and Portland had 18,227 residents departing, resulting in a population of 635,067. Additionally, Detroit experienced an exodus of 16,966 residents, leaving it with a population of 620,376, while Baltimore had 13,208 departures, reducing its population to 569,931. Among southern cities, Memphis and Louisville were the only ones in the top 10 outbound places, with 10,112 and 7,997 people leaving, respectively, resulting in populations of 621,056 and 624,444.
Out of the top 10 cities that saw an influx of residents between 2020 and 2022, four were in Texas, two in Arizona, two in Florida, and one each in Idaho and Nevada. San Antonio gained 33,684 new residents, bringing its population to 1,472,909. Fort Worth saw 33,133 people move in, resulting in a population of 956,709, and Phoenix added 32,072 new inhabitants to reach a population of 1,612,337. Other popular destinations for Americans were Port St. Lucie in Florida, gaining 24,982 new residents and expanding its population to 231,790, and Cape Coral, which secured an additional 21,584 people, bringing its population to 216,992. Florida saw a total increase of over 655,200 people during this period.
The largest population increase was witnessed in Georgetown, Texas, with a 14.4% rise, equivalent to 18,214 people moving to the city, which now has 86,507 inhabitants. Henderson, Nevada, saw 12,376 new residents, taking its population to 331,415, while Buckeye, Arizona, experienced an influx of 11,813 residents, resulting in a population of 105,567. Additionally, Meridian, just outside Boise, Idaho, saw an increase of 10,331 individuals, reaching a population of 129,736, and McKinney, Texas, enjoyed a rise of 10,033 residents, totaling 207,507.
The newly released data confirms the ongoing trend of individuals seeking to leave major cities, primarily due to high taxes, living costs, and the availability of better opportunities in Republican-controlled states. Economists, such as Mark Perry from the American Enterprise Institute, suggest that Americans are “voting with their feet” and opting for economically vibrant, business-friendly red states with lower tax and regulatory burdens.
The counties that experienced the most significant decrease in population were located in high-tax states such as California, Illinois, and New York, where issues like homelessness, drug use, and high rents have plagued the communities. On the other hand, the destination areas that attracted people were predominantly low-tax states like Arizona, Texas, and Florida, offering more affordable housing and fewer problems like crime and vagrancy.
Furthermore, rising living costs, particularly rent, have contributed to the migration. According to RentCafe, the most affordable states for renters are Oklahoma, Arkansas, and North Dakota, with average monthly rents of $957, $987, and $1,011, respectively. States like Massachusetts, New York, and California, which have seen population declines, are among the most expensive states to rent an apartment, with monthly rents averaging $2,632, $2,552, and $2,506.
Even the ultra-wealthy have joined the exodus from major cities, with notable figures like Elon Musk relocating Tesla’s headquarters from California to Texas to take advantage of the state’s lack of personal income tax. Others, such as Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones, have also left New York for tax reasons. Podcaster Joe Rogan, seeking more freedom, also made the move from Los Angeles to Texas.
Data from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reveals that the exodus of millionaires from the state due to the pandemic continued in 2021. A total of 1,453 individuals earning over $25 million left the state, only 520 less than the peak of departures during the height of lockdowns and social distancing. Approximately 8% of New York’s ultra-wealthy departed in 2021.
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