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College-educated people are moving all across the U.S. each year, and a new report from USA TODAY Homefront pinpointed Jacksonville as one of the cities they’re gravitating toward.

Human capital flight, or simply coined “brain drain,” refers to the migration patterns of people with higher education degrees. Areas with a deficit of college-educated residents experience brain drain, while areas with a surplus of college-educated individuals experience brain gain.

Jacksonville in particular was among the top 10 U.S. cities that saw gains.

For more information, read the article in the Jacksonville Business Journal.