In an earlier story, Newsmax incorrectly reported newly released census data showed that an estimated 674,740 moved out of Florida in 2021, more than any state. That information reported by Business Insider was wrong, as 469,577 left the state, fewer than New York and California.
The Business Insider story has since been retracted, and Florida actually gained 205,163 people.
The data, released in June, tracked state-to-state migration through responses to the American Community Survey in 2021.
One reason people are leaving Florida and other places is home affordability.
"Anytime you have a lot of newcomers in an area, it takes time for the market to adjust," Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale told Insider. "What happens in the short run is that housing gets more expensive."
Although fewer people are buying homes anywhere right now, many who are looking to do so are searching outside their market, Realtor.com's data shows, indicating that affordability is still driving movers across state lines, Hale added.
Steep housing costs, high cost of living, and extreme heat are some of the reasons why people are leaving Florida in particular, Business Insider reported.
Census data shows most Floridians who moved in 2021 went to Georgia, followed by Texas.
While some Floridians are seeking lives in more affordable states, overall, Florida's population increased 329,717 between April 2020 and April 2021, according to the state's Office of Economic and Demographic Research.
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story has been changed to reflect an accurate reading of the census data.
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