Ohio Migration
Ohio lost a net 8.0K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 92.7K moved in and 100.7K moved out. The most arrivals came from Florida, and the most leavers went to Florida.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- -8.0K
- households
- Total inbound
- 92.7K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 100.7K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $67K / $78K
- Arrivals avg $67K vs Leavers avg $78K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +20.5K
- 197.9K in · 177.4K out · differs from IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Ohio.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 10.6K | $72K | |
| 2 | Kentucky | 6.4K | $57K | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 6.1K | $62K | |
| 4 | Michigan | 6.0K | $60K | |
| 5 | Texas | 5.2K | $70K | |
| 6 | Indiana | 5.2K | $60K | |
| 7 | California | 5.0K | $83K | |
| 8 | New York | 4.3K | $64K | |
| 9 | Illinois | 3.5K | $84K | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 3.4K | $62K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Ohio residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 13.2K | $120K | |
| 2 | Kentucky | 6.8K | $61K | |
| 3 | Texas | 6.5K | $78K | |
| 4 | Michigan | 5.7K | $69K | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 5.3K | $61K | |
| 6 | Indiana | 5.3K | $61K | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 5.0K | $78K | |
| 8 | California | 4.7K | $88K | |
| 9 | Illinois | 4.1K | $73K | |
| 10 | New York | 3.8K | $68K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Ohio from?
The top state sending residents to Ohio is Florida with approximately 10.6K households. Other top origins include Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan.
Where do people leaving Ohio go?
Residents leaving Ohio most commonly move to Florida (approximately 13.2K households). Other popular destinations include Kentucky, Texas, Michigan.
Is Ohio gaining or losing residents?
Ohio is losing residents with a net outflow of approximately 8.0K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 92.7K, total outbound: 100.7K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +20.5K people (197.9K in, 177.4K out, ±16.4K), which points the other way, so treat the direction as uncertain.