North Carolina Migration
North Carolina gained a net 39.1K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 170.8K moved in and 131.6K moved out. The most arrivals came from Florida, and the most leavers went to South Carolina.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +39.1K
- households
- Total inbound
- 170.8K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 131.6K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $80K / $74K
- Arrivals avg $80K vs Leavers avg $74K · Attracting higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +58.6K
- 299.8K in · 241.2K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to North Carolina.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 20.6K | $77K | |
| 2 | South Carolina | 15.3K | $65K | |
| 3 | Virginia | 15.1K | $79K | |
| 4 | New York | 13.8K | $76K | |
| 5 | California | 10.0K | $97K | |
| 6 | Georgia | 9.1K | $72K | |
| 7 | Texas | 8.7K | $87K | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 7.1K | $80K | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 6.0K | $95K | |
| 10 | Maryland | 5.3K | $83K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that North Carolina residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina | 18.0K | $84K | |
| 2 | Florida | 14.5K | $96K | |
| 3 | Virginia | 12.6K | $69K | |
| 4 | Georgia | 8.5K | $70K | |
| 5 | Texas | 8.4K | $71K | |
| 6 | New York | 6.9K | $63K | |
| 7 | California | 6.5K | $81K | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 5.1K | $72K | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 4.3K | $65K | |
| 10 | Maryland | 3.5K | $67K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to North Carolina from?
The top state sending residents to North Carolina is Florida with approximately 20.6K households. Other top origins include South Carolina, Virginia, New York.
Where do people leaving North Carolina go?
Residents leaving North Carolina most commonly move to South Carolina (approximately 18.0K households). Other popular destinations include Florida, Virginia, Georgia.
Is North Carolina gaining or losing residents?
North Carolina is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 39.1K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 170.8K, total outbound: 131.6K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +58.6K people (299.8K in, 241.2K out, ±21.5K), consistent with the IRS direction.