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in-migration

American

[in-mahy-gray-shuhn] / ˈɪn maɪˌgreɪ ʃən /

noun

plural

in-migrations

the action or process of settling in a different part of one's country, region, or territory.

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The total in-migration was between around 2.6 and 2.7 million in 2025, down from a peak of almost 6 million in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Boise, which Barron’s profiled as its housing market soared in 2021, saw significant in-migration from more expensive metros as white-collar workers sought out greener pastures.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

California experienced a net outflow of U-Haul users with an in-migration of 49.4%, and those leaving of 50.6%.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

“The in-migration, the unparalleled growth has changed so many dynamics. It’s a totally transformed state.”

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2024

And if people are moving away at the same rate as they’re arriving, that would wipe out the economic benefit from in-migration.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2022

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