Oklahoma Migration
Oklahoma gained a net 5.4K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 45.6K moved in and 40.2K moved out. The most arrivals came from Texas, and the most leavers went to Texas.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +5.4K
- households
- Total inbound
- 45.6K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 40.2K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $59K / $60K
- Arrivals avg $59K vs Leavers avg $60K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +33.9K
- 106.6K in · 72.7K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Oklahoma.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 11.6K | $63K | |
| 2 | California | 4.2K | $62K | |
| 3 | Arkansas | 2.9K | $47K | |
| 4 | Kansas | 2.7K | $56K | |
| 5 | Colorado | 2.3K | $69K | |
| 6 | Florida | 2.2K | $54K | |
| 7 | Missouri | 1.8K | $53K | |
| 8 | Arizona | 1.4K | $57K | |
| 9 | Washington | 1.1K | $65K | |
| 10 | Illinois | 861 | $64K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Oklahoma residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 10.2K | $66K | |
| 2 | Arkansas | 3.0K | $45K | |
| 3 | Kansas | 2.3K | $53K | |
| 4 | Florida | 2.2K | $77K | |
| 5 | California | 2.2K | $54K | |
| 6 | Missouri | 1.9K | $49K | |
| 7 | Colorado | 1.8K | $67K | |
| 8 | Washington | 989 | $65K | |
| 9 | Arizona | 961 | $58K | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 930 | $66K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Oklahoma from?
The top state sending residents to Oklahoma is Texas with approximately 11.6K households. Other top origins include California, Arkansas, Kansas.
Where do people leaving Oklahoma go?
Residents leaving Oklahoma most commonly move to Texas (approximately 10.2K households). Other popular destinations include Arkansas, Kansas, Florida.
Is Oklahoma gaining or losing residents?
Oklahoma is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 5.4K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 45.6K, total outbound: 40.2K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +33.9K people (106.6K in, 72.7K out, ±10.8K), consistent with the IRS direction.