Atlas Van Lines reports that Texas’ migration balance remains level in 2025, with inbound and outbound flows each at 50%.
The company’s annual Migration Patterns Study confirms that the state’s net migration is neutral for the second year in a row.
In 2025, 50% of the people moving into Texas were matched by an equal number leaving the state, according to Atlas data.
This tie mirrors the previous year’s figure, indicating a persistent equilibrium in Texas’ migration dynamics.
In 2023, the state experienced a modest inbound advantage, with about 56% of its migration flows entering rather than exiting.
The peak inbound percentage reached 57% in 2021, showing that Texas has occasionally attracted more newcomers than it has lost.
Atlas said, “Whether it’s having no income tax that’s drawing people in or the political climate and social issues that’s pushing them away, these findings underscore the ongoing push-pull dynamic of Texas’ migration patterns.”
New Brunswick continued to lead as the most sought-after destination among U.S. states and Canadian provinces for the second straight year.
Atlas data indicates that about 69% of shipments heading to New Brunswick were inbound in 2025, a figure that highlights the province’s growing appeal to movers.
Other destinations with strong inbound percentages include Arkansas, Idaho, Hawaii, North Carolina and Yukon Territory, each recording at least 60% inbound traffic.
These states and territories collectively represent a diverse range of regions that attract people from Texas, from the American South to the Pacific Northwest and the Canadian north.
Louisiana, meanwhile, maintained its position as the state with the highest outbound migration share for a second consecutive year.
In 2025, 66% of the people leaving Louisiana were moving away from the state, according to Atlas’s shipping records.
West Virginia, Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba also recorded outbound shares of at least 60%, underscoring a broader trend of residents departing these regions.
These outbound percentages suggest that certain states and provinces are experiencing significant net losses in population during the year.
Atlas’s data also reveals the international destinations most frequented by U.S. movers, with the top ten countries of origin listed below.
The list includes India, France, Canada, Turkey, Spain, Thailand, Senegal, Philippines, Vietnam and Belgium, reflecting a wide geographic spread of departure points.
Conversely, the destinations most sought by people moving from the United States are highlighted in the following list.
Bangladesh, Tanzania, Cambodia, Mexico, Pakistan, Indonesia, Estonia, China, Greece and North Macedonia top the list of countries receiving U.S. migrants.
Key Takeaways
- Texas’ inbound and outbound migration rates are equal at 50% in 2025.
- New Brunswick remains the top destination for Texas movers, with 69% inbound traffic.
- Louisiana leads in outbound migration, with 66% of its residents leaving the state.
These findings illustrate the complex push-pull forces shaping Texas’ demographic landscape, the continued appeal of certain Canadian provinces, and the broader patterns of international migration linked to U.S. movers.
