Arkansas Migration
Arkansas gained a net 5.3K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 37.0K moved in and 31.7K moved out. The most arrivals came from Texas, and the most leavers went to Texas.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +5.3K
- households
- Total inbound
- 37.0K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 31.7K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $63K / $59K
- Arrivals avg $63K vs Leavers avg $59K · Attracting higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +6.4K
- 62.8K in · 56.4K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Arkansas.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 7.5K | $67K | |
| 2 | Missouri | 3.3K | $54K | |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 3.0K | $45K | |
| 4 | California | 2.7K | $69K | |
| 5 | Tennessee | 2.0K | $60K | |
| 6 | Florida | 1.9K | $60K | |
| 7 | Louisiana | 1.4K | $55K | |
| 8 | Colorado | 1.1K | $75K | |
| 9 | Illinois | 1.1K | $76K | |
| 10 | Mississippi | 1.0K | $50K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Arkansas residents move to.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Arkansas from?
The top state sending residents to Arkansas is Texas with approximately 7.5K households. Other top origins include Missouri, Oklahoma, California.
Where do people leaving Arkansas go?
Residents leaving Arkansas most commonly move to Texas (approximately 6.5K households). Other popular destinations include Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee.
Is Arkansas gaining or losing residents?
Arkansas is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 5.3K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 37.0K, total outbound: 31.7K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +6.4K people (62.8K in, 56.4K out, ±9.3K), consistent with the IRS direction.