Millennials and Gen X drive Texas population boom

DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas has become the top destination for new residents in the United States, gaining nearly 73,000 people, according to a recent report from Retirement Living.

The report highlights that Millennials and Gen X are the primary drivers of this migration, with net gains of approximately 35,000 and 16,000 individuals, respectively. This equates to about 96 Millennials and 44 Gen Xers moving to Texas each day.

While Texas is experiencing a significant influx of Millennials and Gen Xers, the state is seeing a different trend among Gen Z. The report notes a net loss of about 600 Gen Z residents, indicating a generational divide in migration patterns.

As Texas continues to attract new residents, the demographic shifts could have lasting impacts on the state’s economy and infrastructure.

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