Internal Migration in United States

Internal Migration

Internal Migration Worldwide

The Industrial Revolution gave rise to an important kind of migration within nations. The most significant example of this migration pattern was the great movement of people from rural and agricultural areas to urban centers. This movement came to the industrial countries in the 1800s, then exploded in the so-called Third World countries in the 20th century. Migration within nations also involves shifting centers of industry. See more about Migration in the world here.

Internal Migration in the United States

In the United States, the movement of workers and their families west and south to the Sun Belt has revamped the demographic map of the nation. In addition, the United States has seen the gradual diffusion of ethnic groups throughout the country; for example, the northward migration of African-Americans out of the southern states.

History of Migration

More people have moved and resettled during the past 450 years than in any similar period of human history. The migrations preceding this period were collective acts, more or less voluntarily undertaken by the members of a group. See about the history of migration here.

Source: “Migration” Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia

See Also

Migration in the World
History of Migration in the World.