randy andy // Shutterstock
1 / 25#25. Nevada
- 462 people from Nebraska moved to Nevada in 2022, making up 0.93% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #36 most common origin for people moving to Nevada
Where people in Nebraska are moving to most
Fewer Americans moved in 2022, according to the latest Census data, but of those who did, 1 in 5 moved to a different state.
Population growth has returned to pre-pandemic norms; Southern states continued to record influxes in population, while the Northeast saw the biggest drops, particularly in New York and Pennsylvania. These trends largely continued into last year, according to United Van Lines' annual movers study. States with the most outbound moves in 2023 were New Jersey, Illinois, and North Dakota, which moved up 15 spots from the year before.
Stacker compiled a list of states people from Nebraska are moving to the most using data from the Census Bureau. States are ranked by the number of people who moved from Nebraska to a different state in 2022.
Keep reading to find out where people from Nebraska are moving.
You may also like: The 12 most competitive housing markets in Nebraska
Mihai_Andritoiu // Shutterstock
2 / 25#24. Wisconsin
- 568 people from Nebraska moved to Wisconsin in 2022, making up 1.15% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #36 most common origin for people moving to Wisconsin
Canva
3 / 25#23. Hawaii
- 568 people from Nebraska moved to Hawaii in 2022, making up 1.15% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #26 most common origin for people moving to Hawaii
Wangkun Jia // Shutterstock
4 / 25#22. New York
- 640 people from Nebraska moved to New York in 2022, making up 1.29% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #42 most common origin for people moving to New York
Sharkshock // Shutterstock
5 / 25#21. North Carolina
- 641 people from Nebraska moved to North Carolina in 2022, making up 1.30% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #45 most common origin for people moving to North Carolina
You may also like: Highest-rated things to do in Nebraska by visitors
Mihai_Andritoiu // Shutterstock
6 / 25#20. Montana
- 675 people from Nebraska moved to Montana in 2022, making up 1.36% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #22 most common origin for people moving to Montana
Canva
7 / 25#19. Georgia
- 712 people from Nebraska moved to Georgia in 2022, making up 1.44% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #40 most common origin for people moving to Georgia
Sean Pavone // Shutterstock
8 / 25#18. Oregon
- 726 people from Nebraska moved to Oregon in 2022, making up 1.47% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #28 most common origin for people moving to Oregon
LBill45 // Shutterstock
9 / 25#17. Wyoming
- 729 people from Nebraska moved to Wyoming in 2022, making up 1.47% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #14 most common origin for people moving to Wyoming
Agnieszka Gaul // Shutterstock
10 / 25#16. Washington
- 766 people from Nebraska moved to Washington in 2022, making up 1.55% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #39 most common origin for people moving to Washington
You may also like: Car insurance rates in Nebraska
Sean Pavone // Shutterstock
11 / 25#15. Virginia
- 824 people from Nebraska moved to Virginia in 2022, making up 1.67% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #38 most common origin for people moving to Virginia
Canva
12 / 25#14. Mississippi
- 932 people from Nebraska moved to Mississippi in 2022, making up 1.88% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #15 most common origin for people moving to Mississippi
Kevin Ruck // Shutterstock
13 / 25#13. Tennessee
- 981 people from Nebraska moved to Tennessee in 2022, making up 1.98% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #34 most common origin for people moving to Tennessee
Charles Knowles // Shutterstock
14 / 25#12. Idaho
- 1,066 people from Nebraska moved to Idaho in 2022, making up 2.15% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #16 most common origin for people moving to Idaho
Sean Pavone // Shutterstock
15 / 25#11. Illinois
- 1,580 people from Nebraska moved to Illinois in 2022, making up 3.19% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #29 most common origin for people moving to Illinois
You may also like: Biggest exports from Nebraska
Sean Pavone // Shutterstock
16 / 25#10. Arizona
- 1,972 people from Nebraska moved to Arizona in 2022, making up 3.99% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #34 most common origin for people moving to Arizona
JohnDSmith // Shutterstock
17 / 25#9. South Dakota
- 2,109 people from Nebraska moved to South Dakota in 2022, making up 4.26% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #4 most common origin for people moving to South Dakota
TommyBrison // Shutterstock
18 / 25#8. Missouri
- 2,713 people from Nebraska moved to Missouri in 2022, making up 5.48% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #19 most common origin for people moving to Missouri
Mia2you // Shutterstock
19 / 25#7. Florida
- 2,779 people from Nebraska moved to Florida in 2022, making up 5.62% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #43 most common origin for people moving to Florida
Jacob Boomsma // Shutterstock
20 / 25#6. Kansas
- 3,021 people from Nebraska moved to Kansas in 2022, making up 6.11% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #9 most common origin for people moving to Kansas
You may also like: Hottest Novembers in Nebraska since 1895
Marek Masik // Shutterstock
21 / 25#5. California
- 3,047 people from Nebraska moved to California in 2022, making up 6.16% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #34 most common origin for people moving to California
Canva
22 / 25#4. Minnesota
- 3,343 people from Nebraska moved to Minnesota in 2022, making up 6.76% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #13 most common origin for people moving to Minnesota
Canva
23 / 25#3. Colorado
- 3,759 people from Nebraska moved to Colorado in 2022, making up 7.60% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #24 most common origin for people moving to Colorado
Sean Pavone // Shutterstock
24 / 25#2. Texas
- 4,296 people from Nebraska moved to Texas in 2022, making up 8.68% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #37 most common origin for people moving to Texas
Jacob Boomsma // Shutterstock
25 / 25#1. Iowa
- 6,777 people from Nebraska moved to Iowa in 2022, making up 13.70% of new residents that moved to another state
-- Residents of Nebraska were the #2 most common origin for people moving to Iowa
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.
You may also like: Highest-rated museums in Nebraska by visitors
