Alabama Migration
Alabama gained a net 6.2K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 55.4K moved in and 49.2K moved out. The most arrivals came from Georgia, and the most leavers went to Georgia.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +6.2K
- households
- Total inbound
- 55.4K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 49.2K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $66K / $64K
- Arrivals avg $66K vs Leavers avg $64K · Attracting higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +22.4K
- 119.8K in · 97.3K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Alabama.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 9.2K | $61K | |
| 2 | Florida | 8.4K | $61K | |
| 3 | Tennessee | 4.9K | $66K | |
| 4 | Texas | 3.7K | $72K | |
| 5 | Mississippi | 3.3K | $55K | |
| 6 | California | 2.3K | $74K | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 1.7K | $66K | |
| 8 | Virginia | 1.5K | $91K | |
| 9 | Louisiana | 1.4K | $68K | |
| 10 | Illinois | 1.3K | $71K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Alabama residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 8.5K | $55K | |
| 2 | Florida | 7.1K | $74K | |
| 3 | Tennessee | 4.6K | $64K | |
| 4 | Texas | 4.4K | $68K | |
| 5 | Mississippi | 2.6K | $58K | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 1.9K | $66K | |
| 7 | California | 1.6K | $70K | |
| 8 | Virginia | 1.4K | $76K | |
| 9 | South Carolina | 1.2K | $75K | |
| 10 | Colorado | 1.1K | $67K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Alabama from?
The top state sending residents to Alabama is Georgia with approximately 9.2K households. Other top origins include Florida, Tennessee, Texas.
Where do people leaving Alabama go?
Residents leaving Alabama most commonly move to Georgia (approximately 8.5K households). Other popular destinations include Florida, Tennessee, Texas.
Is Alabama gaining or losing residents?
Alabama is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 6.2K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 55.4K, total outbound: 49.2K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +22.4K people (119.8K in, 97.3K out, ±13.8K), consistent with the IRS direction.