Recent years have seen a notable population movement from liberal to conservative areas, driven by the pandemic, changing work patterns, and crime rates in progressive cities.
By yourNEWS Media Staff
The last three years have marked a significant shift in American domestic migration patterns, with liberal areas experiencing a population decrease and conservative areas seeing an increase. This trend has been significantly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the advent of remote and hybrid work models, and a rise in violent crime across progressive cities.
A detailed report from ResiClub, a real estate research firm, offers a deeper insight into these migration trends on a county-by-county basis. Utilizing data from the US Census Bureau, the report highlights the counties that have experienced the most pronounced population gains and losses from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2023.
ResiClub founder Lance Lambert shared on X (formerly Twitter) that counties in the US Southeast, Mountain West, and east/central Texas have seen some of the largest population increases during this period. On the other hand, counties located in California, the North and South Great Plains, the Inland Midwest, and the inland Northeast have witnessed significant population declines.
Lambert’s findings include a list of the top 40 counties that have undergone the largest population shifts in the mentioned timeframe.
Counties with the Largest Population Increases:
- Collin, Texas
- Wake County, North Carolina
- Hillsborough, Florida
Counties with the Largest Population Decreases:
- Bronx County, New York
- Kings County, New York (Brooklyn)
- Queens County, New York
The data presented, which can be seen in more detail on the provided chart, does not account for illegal migration shifts, which have seen millions entering the US through its southern borders and predominantly settling in progressive cities.
This analysis underscores the complex socio-economic and political factors driving migration within the United States, as individuals and families reassess their living situations in light of recent global and national changes.