Which state has consistently seen the largest numeric increase in population due to both domestic and international migration since 1970?
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Correct answer: Texas
Texas has benefited from the Sunbelt shift and its proximity to the Mexican border. Its growing economy and lower cost of living have attracted millions of people from both other states and other countries.
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