ECONOMIC INDICATORS
OKLAHOMA RANKS 7TH HIGHEST 2024 NET MIGRATION PER CAPITA IN THE US 2024 Net Migration Rankings
PER CAPITA NET MIGRATION RANK (PER 1,000 RESIDENTS)
NET MIGRATION (PER 1,000 RESIDENTS)
OVERALL NET MIGRATION RANK
STATE
NET MIGRATION
VERMONT
1
20.08
16
13,023
NEVADA
2
13.30
5
43,466
NORTH DAKOTA
3
9.94
22
7,921
SOUTH CAROLINA
4
9.81
3
53,734
WYOMING
5
9.01
27
5,294
WEST VIRGINIA
6
8.07
15
14,286
OKLAHOMA
7
6.93
10
28,392
ARIZONA
8
6.78
4
51,387
IDAHO
9
6.16
17
12,321
NEBRASKA
10
5.05 10,124 Source: StorageCafe analysis of data from U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year PUMS | Pub: Mar 2026 20
• Based on the recent data, Oklahoma ranked the seventh highest net migration per capita in the United States. (2024 1-year ACS data) Additionally, Oklahoma is in the top ten of overall net migration, and top fifteen of net migration for all three generations of Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z. • Oklahoma’s inflow migration increased slightly in 2024 compared to previous years, reflecting consistency during a year in which many markets experienced slowdowns. • The attraction to Oklahoma has been attributed to growth in the industries of energy, aerospace, logistics and advanced manufacturing, alongside its relatively low cost of living compared to other markets. • Most inbound migration is from Texas and California.
For comprehensive Economic Indicator and Regional Data, please visit your Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Division at www.greateroklahomacity.com/economicindicators or contact Eric Long, Research Economist, at 405-297-8976; elong@okcchamber.com
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