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National Mover Rate Up After Record Low in 2011
Today, theU.S. Census Bureau announced the nation’s overall mover rate increased from a record low of 11.6 percent in 2011 to 12.0 percent in 2012. About 36.5 million people 1 year and older moved, an increase from the 2011 estimate of 35.1 million. In 2012, the majority of people, who lived at a different residence 1 year ago moved within the same county (64.4 percent).
Penske Truck Rental’s Top 10 Moving Destinations for 2010
Last year, Penske Truck Rental saw tens of thousands of consumer truck rental requests for these top 10 destinations. According to theU.S. Census Bureau as many as 38 million people moved in 2009, and their research shows Sun Belt states continue to show a rise in population.