Have you ever wondered how many people are coming, or leaving your state on a yearly basis? I just read this information in an article, and discovered that Arizona was ranked number 5 overall from 2007-2008, with a net gain of 20,300 households. Where did most of these people come from? They came from California and Michigan according to the data. 
The top 5 states people migrated to were Texas (62,827), North Carolina (40,995), Georgia (37,559), South Carolina (20,482), and Arizona (20,300). North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina all had the most people migrating from New York and Florida.
The top 5 states people migrated out of were Michigan (-37,370), New York (-28,376), Ohio (-20,575), California (-19,680), and New Jersey (-19,285). Where did most of these people migrate to? The article showed that in all the states except California, people migrated to Florida. Michigan, Ohio, and California also had most people migrating to Texas, which makes perfect sense when you look at the influx of families that migrated to Texas.
You can compare this to my recent post regarding overall population growth state by state.
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Chandler, Arizona what's it all about? Growth and Transportation:
Chandler's population in 2000 was just around 169,247, and during this time was considered the second fastest growing city in the country. A reflection what it was like ten years ago will show just how far Chandler has come in 2010. It was estimated in 2000 that by 2010 the population in Chandler would be 221,664, and by 2020, the population would be 258,915. As of January 1, 2010, the estimated population in Chandler is 253,352. Basically, Chandler has grown in the last ten years as much as it was estimated to grow over the next twenty years.
Chandler is also located less than 25 minutes from Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport, which is a major hub for the Southwestern United States. The airport provides more than 575 flights daily, including 184 to California, and serves 66 different cities. Chandler is also bordered to the west by Interstate 10, which is a major transportation freeway that extends from California to Florida. Chandler also has the Loop 101, or Price Freeway (in Chandler), that runs North and South, and connects several suburbs of Phoenix, including Tolleson, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Tempe to Chandler. The Price Freeway section of the 101 also ends at the Price Corridor, where Chandler houses many high-tech industries to include Intel, Microchip, and Orbital Sciences. Construction on the Loop 101 began in the late-1980s and was completed in 2001. The loop 101 now connects with the Loop 202.
Loop 202, is a freeway encompassing the East Valley of Phoenix, surrounding the cities of Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert. Completed in 2006, the Santan Freeway portion of Loop 202 serves the southeast valley cities of Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa, and provides access to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The Santan Freeway section of Loop 202 also connects with Interstate 10 on the west side of Chandler, near Ahwatukee.
Chandler is also in the process of linking an express bus route to the Metro Light Rail. Metro Light Rail is a 20-mile (32 km) light rail line operating in the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa, Arizona and is part of the Valley Metro public transit system. Construction began in March 2005, and operation started December 27, 2008. There may be future extension of the Metro Light Rail line to west Chandler as well.
Chandler Arizona is still growing, and well connected when it comes to Transportation!
| CITY | DECEMBER 2009 RESALES | % CHANGE FROM 2008 | DECEMBER 2009 MEDIAN | % CHANGE FROM 2008 | DECEMBER 2009 FORECLOSURES | % CHANGE FROM NOVEMBER 2009 |
| Phoenix | 1,595 | 17.3% | $90,000 | 0.0% | 1,295 | 43.9% |
| Chandler | 340 | 61.9% | $188,450 | -15.5% | 205 | 57.7% |
| Gilbert | 350 | 45.8% | $185,200 | -9.0% | 240 | 60.0% |
| Mesa | 530 | 19.1% | $135,000 | -8.8% | 380 | 26.7% |
| Tempe | 80 | 0.0% | $181,250 | -17.9% | 50 | 25.0% |
| Maricopa County | 5,740 | 33.0% | $140,000 | -4.1% | 4,060 | 36% |
Even thought Arizona has struggled with government budget deficits, high unemployment, and many people losing their homes due to the housing crisis, Arizona still ranks in the Top 10 for fastest growing states. People are still interested in moving to Arizona, and there are a few reasons why.
First of all, the housing crisis has made homes more affordable in Arizona than they have been in almost 10 years. The Phoenix Metro area is still young compared to many other cities, and there is still lots of growth potential, and major infrastructure to be developed. This last year, we got our light rail system up and running. Phoenix is centrally located throughout the United States. We have one of the largest universities in Tempe. You never have to shovel snow, and it is clear skies and sunny over 300 days a year. There are lots of things to do and see, and plenty of opportunities for businesses to build, grow, and develop. Plus, we still have all four major sports, as well as MLB Spring Training.
The population in Arizona may have slowed due to the recession, but it has slowed throughout the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Arizona's population increased by 1.48 percent between July 2008 and June 2009 and sits at nearly 6.6 million. In the boom times during 2006, the growth rate was at 3.6 percent for Arizona, but that was a rate nobody could sustain. The largest growth rate by any state during July 2008 and June 2009 was Wyoming at 2.12 percent, but keep in mind that Wyoming's population is estimated at under 550,000. Here are the other states ranked 1 through 10.
POPULATION GROWTH
Top 10 Population Growth States, July 2008-June 2009
1. Wyoming 2.12 percent
2. Utah 2.10 percent
3. Texas 1.97 percent
4. Colorado 1.81 percent
5. Alaska 1.50 percent
6. Washington 1.49 percent
7. Arizona 1.48 percent
8. North Carolina 1.45 percent
9. Georgia 1.35 percent
10.South Carolina 1.29 percent
There are over 100,000 births a year now in Arizona, even during a recession. With only half as many deaths a year, there is a natural increase of 50,000 people every year. The biggest drop off in population is the lack of people moving to Arizona from other states. Arizona is still getting a significant amount of international migration, as "No matter how weak things are in Arizona, it still may be better than what they're leaving behind," said Lee McPheters, research professor of economics at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.
I have a feeling that Arizona will continue to remain in the Top 10 List for Overall Population Growth for many more years.
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