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Ohio among the states losing residents because of high taxes
by Ohio.news on Jan 09, 2025
Ohio lost 0.02% of its population to other states in fiscal 2024 as Americans sought to move to states with better tax landscapes. A new analysis from the Tax Foundation found that the Buckeye State ranked 30th in the nation for out-migration. Ohio ranked 27th in 2023, 36th in 2022 and 37th in 2021. Neighboring Michigan ranked 36th, losing 0.08% of its population, while Pennsylvania ranked 38th, losing 0.09%. Meanwhile, Indiana ranked 25th, gaining 0.06%, while Kentucky ranked 20th, gaining 0.16%, and West Virginia ranked 16th, gaining 0.26%. The finding confirmed that in 2024, Americans actively relocated, with many opting...