Oregon tops nationwide list for inbound movers. Is population growth on the rebound?
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Key Points:
- Oregon had the highest percentage of inbound movers in the U.S. last year, with 64.5% of movers arriving in the state, up from 57.9% the previous year, signaling a potential end to the state's population slowdown.
- United Van Lines' survey, based on over 100,000 shipments including about 2,000 in Oregon, found that 22% of new residents came from California, with significant numbers also from Washington and Colorado.
- Population growth is vital for Oregon’s economy due to its low birth rate and aging population, relying heavily on working-age in-migrants to support the labor force and tax base.
- Recent data shows Oregon’s population has grown modestly over the past
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