The 2020 events influenced many of our decisions – especially decisions about change – with many people job change or their jobs becoming partially or totally remote. People were definitely packing your U-Hauls + taking the road.
Like this, Like did people move last year?
We took a look at United Van Lines National Migration Study, which shows where and also why Americans moved in the year 2020. How are these statistics for South Carolina? Let’s take a closer look our state’s mobile standards in 2020.
Reasons for South Carolina’s move in 2020 | United Van Lines National Migration Study image
Let’s break it down.
Total percentage of inbound migration: 64%
Total percentage of outbound migration: 36%
Factors for inbound + outbound migration were: retirement, Cheers, family, Lifestyle, and job, with retirement being the biggest reason for moving in and work being the biggest reason for moving out.
South Carolina engine age ranges in 2020 | United Van Lines National Migration Study image
On 30% of people both changes to and from the state of SC in 2020 were over 65 years.
Income for South Carolina engines in 2020 | United Van Lines National Migration Study image
The highest income bracket for entry and exit engines for SC in 2020 was an income of $ 150,000 or more.
According to the study, South Carolina ranks among the main input states alongside states like Oregon, South Dakota, and Arizona. Some states that experienced the greatest exodus were New York, Illinois, Connecticut and California.
Do you find that interesting? Read more about moving in SC or dive into the statistics for the rest of the country here.