The red states charging ahead with America's wealth as rivals watch billions slip away
Red states in the U.S. are experiencing significant population and wealth growth as residents migrate from blue states. This trend is reshaping economic and political power dynamics ahead of the 2026 midterms. States like Texas and Florida are leading the influx, attracting billions in taxable income and new residents.
- ▪Texas and Florida gained more than 56,000 residents and 55,000 income tax filers between 2022 and 2023.
- ▪Florida brought in roughly $20.6 billion in taxable income, while Texas gained another $5.5 billion.
- ▪South Carolina posted the largest population gain from domestic interstate migration at 1.12%, with over 29,000 incoming households.
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Economy The red states charging ahead with America's wealth as rivals watch billions slip away Three biggest blue states posted some of the largest outbound losses as residents seek lower taxes and housing costs By Amanda Macias Fox News Published May 20, 2026 10:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Steve Moore: There's a 'massive migration' out of deep-blue states Unleash Prosperity co-founder Steve Moore delves into how much the economy has improved under President Donald Trump on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans and their billions in income are streaming to Southern and Sun Belt states while several coastal counterparts suffer the losses of residents, wealth and, in turn,…
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