Kentucky Migration
Kentucky gained a net 2.2K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 48.9K moved in and 46.7K moved out. The most arrivals came from Ohio, and the most leavers went to Ohio.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +2.2K
- households
- Total inbound
- 48.9K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 46.7K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $60K / $66K
- Arrivals avg $60K vs Leavers avg $66K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +13.6K
- 95.5K in · 81.9K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Kentucky.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 6.8K | $61K | |
| 2 | Tennessee | 5.5K | $53K | |
| 3 | Indiana | 5.3K | $52K | |
| 4 | Florida | 4.8K | $58K | |
| 5 | Texas | 2.4K | $65K | |
| 6 | California | 2.2K | $76K | |
| 7 | Illinois | 2.0K | $64K | |
| 8 | Georgia | 1.6K | $59K | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 1.4K | $61K | |
| 10 | Michigan | 1.3K | $61K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Kentucky residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 6.4K | $57K | |
| 2 | Indiana | 5.9K | $57K | |
| 3 | Tennessee | 5.6K | $56K | |
| 4 | Florida | 4.6K | $112K | |
| 5 | Texas | 2.6K | $70K | |
| 6 | Illinois | 1.7K | $62K | |
| 7 | Georgia | 1.6K | $61K | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 1.6K | $69K | |
| 9 | California | 1.4K | $68K | |
| 10 | Virginia | 1.2K | $59K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Kentucky from?
The top state sending residents to Kentucky is Ohio with approximately 6.8K households. Other top origins include Tennessee, Indiana, Florida.
Where do people leaving Kentucky go?
Residents leaving Kentucky most commonly move to Ohio (approximately 6.4K households). Other popular destinations include Indiana, Tennessee, Florida.
Is Kentucky gaining or losing residents?
Kentucky is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 2.2K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 48.9K, total outbound: 46.7K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +13.6K people (95.5K in, 81.9K out, ±11.3K), consistent with the IRS direction.