Colorado Migration
Colorado gained a net 11.3K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 121.4K moved in and 110.0K moved out. The most arrivals came from Texas, and the most leavers went to Texas.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +11.3K
- households
- Total inbound
- 121.4K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 110.0K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $83K / $85K
- Arrivals avg $83K vs Leavers avg $85K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- -25.0K
- 181.7K in · 206.7K out · differs from IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Colorado.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 14.9K | $89K | |
| 2 | California | 14.0K | $103K | |
| 3 | Florida | 8.6K | $76K | |
| 4 | Arizona | 5.7K | $82K | |
| 5 | Illinois | 4.7K | $102K | |
| 6 | New York | 4.0K | $97K | |
| 7 | Washington | 3.5K | $96K | |
| 8 | Virginia | 3.3K | $89K | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 3.1K | $76K | |
| 10 | Georgia | 3.1K | $79K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Colorado residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 12.3K | $89K | |
| 2 | California | 9.7K | $90K | |
| 3 | Florida | 9.1K | $105K | |
| 4 | Arizona | 6.0K | $97K | |
| 5 | Washington | 3.9K | $87K | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 3.4K | $84K | |
| 7 | New York | 3.2K | $85K | |
| 8 | Illinois | 3.2K | $91K | |
| 9 | Missouri | 2.7K | $73K | |
| 10 | New Mexico | 2.6K | $64K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Colorado from?
The top state sending residents to Colorado is Texas with approximately 14.9K households. Other top origins include California, Florida, Arizona.
Where do people leaving Colorado go?
Residents leaving Colorado most commonly move to Texas (approximately 12.3K households). Other popular destinations include California, Florida, Arizona.
Is Colorado gaining or losing residents?
Colorado is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 11.3K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 121.4K, total outbound: 110.0K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net -25.0K people (181.7K in, 206.7K out, ±17.3K), which points the other way, so treat the direction as uncertain.