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Every year, tens of millions of Americans change residences – some 3.2 percent move to a new county, and 2.3 percent move to a new state. Young college- and career-bound people tend to move more, and millennials are almost twice as likely to move counties as the average American.
Young people tend to move for a variety of reasons, including work, school, or to be closer to friends and family. In some parts of the country, young people are arriving at rates more than five times greater than the national average.
To determine the 40 places where young people are moving to, 24/7 Wall Street reviewed millennial migration to U.S. counties using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
We ranked the counties based on the number of 25 to 34-year-olds who moved there from a different county in 2016 as a share of the total county population.
40. Elmore County, Idaho
• Commuting zone: Mountain Home, Idaho
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.3 percent of population
• Median age: 31.5 years (6.7 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 16.6 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.2 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.3 percent of population
• Median age: 31.5 years (6.7 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 16.6 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.2 percent
39. Logan County, Illinois
• Commuting zone: Lincoln, Illinois
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.3 percent of population
• Median age: 40.4 years (2.2 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 18.4 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.8 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.3 percent of population
• Median age: 40.4 years (2.2 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 18.4 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.8 percent
38. Butts County, Georgia
• Commuting zone: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Georgia
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.3 percent of population
• Median age: 38.8 years (0.6 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 10.2 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.3 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.3 percent of population
• Median age: 38.8 years (0.6 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 10.2 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.3 percent
37. San Francisco County, California
• Commuting zone: San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, California
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.3 percent of population
• Median age: 38.7 years (0.5 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 54.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.6 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.3 percent of population
• Median age: 38.7 years (0.5 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 54.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.6 percent
36. Williams County, North Dakota
• Commuting zone: Williston, North Dakota
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.3 percent of population
• Median age: 32.3 years (5.9 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 22.5 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.3 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.3 percent of population
• Median age: 32.3 years (5.9 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 22.5 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.3 percent
35. Durham County, North Carolina
• Commuting zone: Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 35.1 years (3.1 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 46.9 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.8 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 35.1 years (3.1 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 46.9 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.8 percent
34. Comanche County, Oklahoma
• Commuting zone: Lawton, Oklahoma
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 32.6 years (5.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 20.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.5 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 32.6 years (5.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 20.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.5 percent
33. Suffolk County, Massachusetts
• Commuting zone: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Massachusetts-New Hampshire
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 32.6 years (5.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 42.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.8 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 32.6 years (5.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 42.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.8 percent
32. Greene County, North Carolina
• Commuting zone: N/A
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 40.2 years (2.0 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 9.2 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.3 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 40.2 years (2.0 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 9.2 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.3 percent
31. Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Commuting zone: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C.-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 30.1 years (8.1 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 42.3 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.7 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 30.1 years (8.1 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 42.3 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.7 percent
30. Onslow County, North Carolina
• Commuting zone: Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 26.8 years (11.4 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 19.5 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.6 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 26.8 years (11.4 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 19.5 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.6 percent
29. Bradford County, Florida
• Commuting zone: N/A
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 41.4 years (3.2 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 11.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.6 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 41.4 years (3.2 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 11.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.6 percent
28. Dale County, Alabama
• Commuting zone: Ozark, Alabama
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 37.3 years (0.9 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 16.1 percent
• Unemployment rate: 5.2 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.4 percent of population
• Median age: 37.3 years (0.9 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 16.1 percent
• Unemployment rate: 5.2 percent
27. Liberty County, Texas
• Commuting zone: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.5 percent of population
• Median age: 36.7 years (1.5 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 10.0 percent
• Unemployment rate: 6.3 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.5 percent of population
• Median age: 36.7 years (1.5 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 10.0 percent
• Unemployment rate: 6.3 percent
26. Christian County, Kentucky
• Commuting zone: Clarksville, Tennessee-Kentucky
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.5 percent of population
• Median age: 28.8 years (9.4 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 16.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 6.5 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.5 percent of population
• Median age: 28.8 years (9.4 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 16.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 6.5 percent
25. Jefferson County, New York
• Commuting zone: Watertown-Fort Drum, New York
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.5 percent of population
• Median age: 32.6 years (5.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 20.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.8 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.5 percent of population
• Median age: 32.6 years (5.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 20.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.8 percent
24. Vernon Parish, Louisiana
• Commuting zone: Fort Polk South, Louisiana
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.5 percent of population
• Median age: 30.6 years (7.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 17.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 8.5 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.5 percent of population
• Median age: 30.6 years (7.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 17.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 8.5 percent
23. Richmond, Virginia
• Commuting zone: Richmond, Virginia
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.5 percent of population
• Median age: 33.6 years (4.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 36.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.8 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.5 percent of population
• Median age: 33.6 years (4.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 36.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.8 percent
22. Norfolk, Virginia
• Commuting zone: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, Virginia-North Carolina
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.6 percent of population
• Median age: 30.7 years (7.5 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 26.6 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.9 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.6 percent of population
• Median age: 30.7 years (7.5 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 26.6 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.9 percent
21. Logan County, Colorado
• Commuting zone: Sterling, Colorado
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.7 percent of population
• Median age: 37.5 years (0.7 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 16.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.9 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.7 percent of population
• Median age: 37.5 years (0.7 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 16.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.9 percent
20. Morgan County, Tennessee
• Commuting zone: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.7 percent of population
• Median age: 41.4 years (3.2 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 7.5 percent
• Unemployment rate: 5.4 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.7 percent of population
• Median age: 41.4 years (3.2 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 7.5 percent
• Unemployment rate: 5.4 percent
19. Riley County, Kansas
• Commuting zone: Manhattan, Kansas
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.7 percent of population
• Median age: 25.2 years (13.0 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 46.0 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.4 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.7 percent of population
• Median age: 25.2 years (13.0 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 46.0 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.4 percent
18. Rusk County, Texas
• Commuting zone: Longview, Texas
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.9 percent of population
• Median age: 38.9 years (0.7 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 14.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.6 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.9 percent of population
• Median age: 38.9 years (0.7 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 14.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.6 percent
17. Fairfax, Virginia
• Commuting zone: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C.-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.9 percent of population
• Median age: 40.1 years (1.9 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 54.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.6 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 3.9 percent of population
• Median age: 40.1 years (1.9 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 54.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.6 percent
16. Taylor County, Florida
• Commuting zone: N/A
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.0 percent of population
• Median age: 41.8 years (3.6 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 9.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.4 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.0 percent of population
• Median age: 41.8 years (3.6 more than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 9.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.4 percent
15. Prince George County, Virginia
• Commuting zone: Richmond, Virginia
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.0 percent of population
• Median age: 37.3 years (0.9 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 22.1 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.9 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.0 percent of population
• Median age: 37.3 years (0.9 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 22.1 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.9 percent
14. Lamar County, Mississippi
• Commuting zone: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.2 percent of population
• Median age: 34.7 years (3.5 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 36.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.4 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.2 percent of population
• Median age: 34.7 years (3.5 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 36.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.4 percent
13. Bee County, Texas
• Commuting zone: Beeville, Texas
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.3 percent of population
• Median age: 36.3 years (1.9 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 8.9 percent
• Unemployment rate: 5.6 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.3 percent of population
• Median age: 36.3 years (1.9 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 8.9 percent
• Unemployment rate: 5.6 percent
12. Denver County, Colorado
• Commuting zone: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colorado
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.3 percent of population
• Median age: 34.6 years (3.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 45.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.9 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.3 percent of population
• Median age: 34.6 years (3.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 45.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.9 percent
11. Tattnall County, Georgia
• Commuting zone: N/A
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.3 percent of population
• Median age: 36.9 years (1.3 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 11.4 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.4 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.3 percent of population
• Median age: 36.9 years (1.3 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 11.4 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.4 percent
10. Coryell County, Texas
• Commuting zone: Killeen-Temple, Texas
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.3 percent of population
• Median age: 31.4 years (6.8 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 15.1 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.5 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.3 percent of population
• Median age: 31.4 years (6.8 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 15.1 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.5 percent
9. Hoke County, North Carolina
• Commuting zone: Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.5 percent of population
• Median age: 32.2 years (6.0 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 17.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 5.3 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.5 percent of population
• Median age: 32.2 years (6.0 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 17.8 percent
• Unemployment rate: 5.3 percent
8. Liberty County, Georgia
• Commuting zone: Hinesville, Georgia
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.6 percent of population
• Median age: 27.9 years (10.3 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 18.9 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.5 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.6 percent of population
• Median age: 27.9 years (10.3 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 18.9 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.5 percent
7. Broomfield County, Colorado
• Commuting zone: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colorado
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.9 percent of population
• Median age: 37.9 years (0.3 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 52.5 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.7 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 4.9 percent of population
• Median age: 37.9 years (0.3 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 52.5 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.7 percent
6. Charlottesville, Virginia
• Commuting zone: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Young adults who arrived last year: 5.4 percent of population
• Median age: 30.6 years (7.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 50.0 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.0 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 5.4 percent of population
• Median age: 30.6 years (7.6 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 50.0 percent
• Unemployment rate: 3.0 percent
5. Arlington County, Virginia
• Commuting zone: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C.-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia
• Young adults who arrived last year: 6.0 percent of population
• Median age: 34.4 years (3.8 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 73.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.2 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 6.0 percent of population
• Median age: 34.4 years (3.8 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 73.7 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.2 percent
4. Lassen County, California
• Commuting zone: Susanville, California
• Young adults who arrived last year: 6.2 percent of population
• Median age: 36.9 years (1.3 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 12.5 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.8 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 6.2 percent of population
• Median age: 36.9 years (1.3 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 12.5 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.8 percent
3. Geary County, Kansas
• Commuting zone: Junction City, Kansas
• Young adults who arrived last year: 6.3 percent of population
• Median age: 26.8 years (11.4 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 20.4 percent
• Unemployment rate: 5.9 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 6.3 percent of population
• Median age: 26.8 years (11.4 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 20.4 percent
• Unemployment rate: 5.9 percent
2. Alexandria, Virginia
• Commuting zone: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C.-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia
• Young adults who arrived last year: 6.4 percent of population
• Median age: 36.7 years (1.5 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 62.1 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.4 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 6.4 percent of population
• Median age: 36.7 years (1.5 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 62.1 percent
• Unemployment rate: 2.4 percent
1. Pulaski County, Missouri
• Commuting zone: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
• Young adults who arrived last year: 7.8 percent of population
• Median age: 27.2 years (11.0 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 23.9 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.2 percent
• Young adults who arrived last year: 7.8 percent of population
• Median age: 27.2 years (11.0 less than U.S.)
• Adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 23.9 percent
• Unemployment rate: 4.2 percent
One of the primary pull factors for Americans moving from one place to another is the presence of friends and family. Young people are more likely to move where there are other young people, which contributes to large disparities in age throughout the country. In 31 of the 40 counties where young people are moving the most, the typical resident is younger than the national median age of 38.2 years. In several cities, the median age is more than 10 years lower than the national median.
Americans with a college education also are more likely to move to a new county than individuals with less education. While 37.3 percent of adults 25 years and over who moved counties in 2016 had at least a bachelor’s degree, 11.5 percent had less than a high school diploma.
Education is also a major reason people move, and college towns tend to attract young residents for both school and other opportunities. In 20 of the 40 counties where young people are moving, the share of residents enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program is greater than the 7.4 percent national figure.
The primary reason people move is for work. Many young people move for jobs in service-providing industries, while cities with large manufacturing sectors tend to have declining employment and negative population growth. Many of the cities young people are moving to have major information, financial services, and professional and business services industries. Arlington County, Virginia, No. 5 on this list, has the sixth largest professional and business services sector by employment of any county. Broomfield County, Colorado, No. 7 on this list, has the fourth largest information sector.
Young people also tend to move to more urban areas. Of the 40 counties on this list, 36 are located in commuting zones classified as metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget – designations meant to approximate urban areas that attract economic activity.
Methodology
To determine the 40 places where young people are moving, 24/7 Wall Street ranked all U.S. counties based on the number of 25 to 34 year-olds who moved to the area from a different county in 2016 as a share of the total county population using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Only counties with populations of at least 20,000 were considered. Data on age and educational attainment also came from the Census. Data on unemployment came from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is seasonally adjusted for June 2018. Commuting zones are defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
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