Louisiana Migration
Louisiana lost a net 10.1K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 37.0K moved in and 47.1K moved out. The most arrivals came from Texas, and the most leavers went to Texas.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -10.1K
- households
- Total inbound
- 37.0K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 47.1K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $58K / $63K
- Arrivals avg $58K vs Leavers avg $63K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- -12.5K
- 71.0K in · 83.5K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Louisiana.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 10.5K | $54K | |
| 2 | Mississippi | 3.1K | $49K | |
| 3 | Florida | 2.8K | $65K | |
| 4 | California | 2.1K | $70K | |
| 5 | Georgia | 1.7K | $51K | |
| 6 | Alabama | 1.1K | $61K | |
| 7 | Arkansas | 1.1K | $48K | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 987 | $59K | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 984 | $57K | |
| 10 | New York | 941 | $66K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Louisiana residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 15.1K | $57K | |
| 2 | Mississippi | 3.7K | $60K | |
| 3 | Florida | 3.4K | $90K | |
| 4 | Georgia | 2.2K | $53K | |
| 5 | California | 2.0K | $70K | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 1.6K | $69K | |
| 7 | Arkansas | 1.4K | $55K | |
| 8 | Alabama | 1.4K | $68K | |
| 9 | Colorado | 1.3K | $61K | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 1.3K | $72K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Louisiana from?
The top state sending residents to Louisiana is Texas with approximately 10.5K households. Other top origins include Mississippi, Florida, California.
Where do people leaving Louisiana go?
Residents leaving Louisiana most commonly move to Texas (approximately 15.1K households). Other popular destinations include Mississippi, Florida, Georgia.
Is Louisiana gaining or losing residents?
Louisiana is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 10.1K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 37.0K, total outbound: 47.1K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net -12.5K people (71.0K in, 83.5K out, ±10.9K), consistent with the IRS direction.