Georgia Migration
Georgia gained a net 14.7K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 148.2K moved in and 133.6K moved out. The most arrivals came from Florida, and the most leavers went to Florida.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +14.7K
- households
- Total inbound
- 148.2K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 133.6K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $70K / $72K
- Arrivals avg $70K vs Leavers avg $72K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +36.7K
- 266.2K in · 229.5K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Georgia.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 28.3K | $65K | |
| 2 | New York | 9.1K | $67K | |
| 3 | Texas | 9.1K | $72K | |
| 4 | California | 8.8K | $90K | |
| 5 | Alabama | 8.5K | $55K | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 8.5K | $70K | |
| 7 | South Carolina | 8.3K | $61K | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 7.8K | $67K | |
| 9 | Virginia | 5.1K | $79K | |
| 10 | Illinois | 4.1K | $84K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Georgia residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 23.5K | $91K | |
| 2 | Texas | 10.9K | $69K | |
| 3 | South Carolina | 9.3K | $81K | |
| 4 | Alabama | 9.2K | $61K | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 9.1K | $72K | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 8.4K | $73K | |
| 7 | California | 6.6K | $76K | |
| 8 | New York | 5.8K | $69K | |
| 9 | Virginia | 4.9K | $70K | |
| 10 | Illinois | 3.1K | $64K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Georgia from?
The top state sending residents to Georgia is Florida with approximately 28.3K households. Other top origins include New York, Texas, California.
Where do people leaving Georgia go?
Residents leaving Georgia most commonly move to Florida (approximately 23.5K households). Other popular destinations include Texas, South Carolina, Alabama.
Is Georgia gaining or losing residents?
Georgia is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 14.7K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 148.2K, total outbound: 133.6K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +36.7K people (266.2K in, 229.5K out, ±21.1K), consistent with the IRS direction.