Recent reports show that in the last decade, people from all over the United States have been flocking to the southern states of Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Georgia. This is due to a combination of factors such as job opportunities, affordable housing, warmer weather and proximity to beaches and mountains. In fact, this trend has been gathering steam for some time now. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas is the most populated state in the country, with a population of nearly 28 million people. This is followed by California and Florida, which each have around 21 million residents.