Thousands more are moving into New Hampshire from other states than leaving

More people moved into New Hampshire than left from 2024 to 2025, with the state ranking 22nd in the nation for net domestic migration gain, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Thousands of residents moved into the Granite State from other states during that period. However, the Northeast as a region experienced a net domestic migration loss of 205,552, according to the data.

New Hampshire‘s total population grew by 6,824 when factoring in births, deaths, and international migration. The state actually saw about 2,100 more deaths than births during the year, meaning that migration drove the overall population increase.

Here’s what to know about the states with the highest and lowest net domestic migration across the country:

New Hampshire‘s net domestic, international migration from 2024 to 2025

From July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, New Hampshire had a net domestic migration of 6,554, with 6,554 more people moving into the state than moving out, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The state also had a net international migration of 2,403, as 2,403 more people moved into New Hampshire from abroad than left.

New Hampshire has a total population of 1.42 million people, according to U.S. Census data.

States with highest net domestic migration from 2024 to 2025

Here were the states with the highest net domestic migration from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census data:

1. North Carolina: 84,064 residents
2. Texas: 67,299 residents
3. South Carolina: 66,622 residents
4. Tennessee: 42,389 residents
5. Arizona: 31,107 residents
6. Georgia: 27,333 residents
7. Alabama: 23,358 residents
8. Florida: 22,517 residents
9. Idaho: 19,915 residents
10. Nevada: 14,914 residents

States with lowest net domestic migration from 2024 to 2025

Here were the states with the lowest net domestic migration from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census data:

1. California: -229,077 residents
2. New York: -137,586 residents
3. Illinois: -40,017 residents
4. New Jersey: -37,428 residents
5. Massachusetts: -33,340 residents
6. Louisiana: -14,387 residents
7. Maryland: -12,127 residents
8. Colorado: -12,100 residents
9. Hawaii: -8,876 residents
10. Connecticut: -5,945 residents

New England states’ net domestic migration from 2024 to 2025

Here’s how New England states ranked on net domestic migration from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census data:

1. Maine: 7,406 residents (ranked 18th nationally)
2. New Hampshire: 6,554 residents (ranked 22nd nationally)
3. Vermont: -726 residents (ranked 34th nationally)
4. Rhode Island: -1,551 residents (ranked 36th nationally)
5. Connecticut: -5,945 residents (ranked 42nd nationally)
6. Massachusetts: -33,340 residents (ranked 47th nationally)

Census regions with highest net domestic migration from 2024 to 2025

Here’s how the four Census regions ranked on net domestic migration from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census data:

1. South: 357,790 residents
2. Midwest: 16,040 residents
3. West: -168,278 residents
4. Northeast: -205,552 residents

This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Reporting by Bailey Allen