This is an increase over the year before, when 7,496 people migrated to Galveston County from elsewhere in the state.
The number of people moving to Galveston County is offset by the 9,441 residents who left the area during the same year.
There were 8,758 people who left the year before.
Migration data for the U.S. is based on year-to-year address changes reported on individual income tax returns filed with the IRS.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, most U.S. regions saw their numbers shrink.
The Northeast region of the U.S. suffered the greatest losses, while the Midwest saw population growth.
The U.S. Census Bureau found migration within the country mainly flows to the South, with many people moving to areas of Florida and Texas.
Total Migration to Galveston County From Within the Same State
| Years | Inflow | Outflow | Domestic Migration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 7,665 | 9,342 | -1,677 |
| 2018-2019 | 7,496 | 8,758 | -1,262 |
| 2019-2020 | 8,163 | 9,441 | -1,278 |
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