More people are leaving Vermont. Here’s where they’re going

More people will leave Vermont than move into Vermont between the summer of 2024 and 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

During this time, approximately 700 residents left Green Mountain for other states on the line. Taking into account births, deaths and international migration, Vermont’s total population decreased by 1,858 people.

Data show that from a regional perspective, the Northeast experienced a net loss of 205,552 domestic immigrants.

Here’s information about the states with the highest and lowest net domestic migration in the country:

Vermont Domestic and International Net Migration 2024-2025

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025, Vermont had a net domestic migration of -726 people, with 726 more people moving out of the state than moving into it.

Meanwhile, net international migration to the state was 623, with 623 more people moving into Vermont from abroad than leaving the state.

According to U.S. Census data, Vermont’s total population is approximately 645,000.

States with the highest domestic net migration in 2024-2025

Here are the states with the highest domestic net migration between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census data:

1. North Carolina: 84,064 residents

3. South Carolina: 66,622 residents

4. Tennessee: 42,389 residents

5. Arizona: 31,107 residents

6. Georgia: 27,333 residents

7. Alabama: 23,358 residents

8. Florida: 22,517 residents

Countries with the lowest domestic net migration in 2024-2025

Here are the states with the lowest domestic net migration between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census data:

1. California: -229,077 residents

2. New York: -137,586 residents

3. Illinois: -40,017 residents

4. New Jersey: -37,428 residents

5. Massachusetts: -33,340 inhabitants

6. Louisiana: -14,387 residents

7. Maryland: -12,127 residents

8. Colorado: -12,100 inhabitants

10. Connecticut: -5,945 residents

Domestic Net Migration by New England States, 2024-2025

Here are New England states’ domestic net migration rankings between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, based on U.S. Census data:

1. Maine: 7,406 residents (ranked 18th nationally)

2. New Hampshire: 6,554 residents (ranked 22nd nationally)

3. Vermont: -726 residents (ranked 34th nationally)

4. Rhode Island: -1,551 residents (ranked 36th nationally)

5. Connecticut: -5,945 residents (42nd nationally)

6. Massachusetts: -33,340 residents (47th nationally)

Census regions with the highest domestic net migration in 2024-2025

Here are the domestic net migration rankings for four census regions between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, based on U.S. Census data:

2. Midwest: 16,040 residents

4. northeast: -205,552 inhabitants

This article originally appeared in the Cape Cod Times: Census data shows Vermont is losing residents. How many is this