Tennessee Migration
Tennessee gained a net 24.1K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 113.8K moved in and 89.7K moved out. The most arrivals came from Florida, and the most leavers went to Florida.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +24.1K
- households
- Total inbound
- 113.8K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 89.7K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $79K / $70K
- Arrivals avg $79K vs Leavers avg $70K · Attracting higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +35.4K
- 191.8K in · 156.4K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Tennessee.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 12.5K | $76K | |
| 2 | California | 10.2K | $109K | |
| 3 | Georgia | 8.4K | $73K | |
| 4 | Texas | 7.0K | $87K | |
| 5 | Mississippi | 5.6K | $48K | |
| 6 | Kentucky | 5.6K | $56K | |
| 7 | Illinois | 5.1K | $103K | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 5.1K | $72K | |
| 9 | Alabama | 4.6K | $64K | |
| 10 | Virginia | 4.4K | $78K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Tennessee residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 9.5K | $86K | |
| 2 | Georgia | 7.8K | $67K | |
| 3 | Texas | 6.8K | $77K | |
| 4 | Mississippi | 5.7K | $53K | |
| 5 | Kentucky | 5.5K | $53K | |
| 6 | Alabama | 4.9K | $66K | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 4.8K | $75K | |
| 8 | California | 3.8K | $86K | |
| 9 | Virginia | 3.6K | $65K | |
| 10 | Illinois | 2.9K | $64K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Tennessee from?
The top state sending residents to Tennessee is Florida with approximately 12.5K households. Other top origins include California, Georgia, Texas.
Where do people leaving Tennessee go?
Residents leaving Tennessee most commonly move to Florida (approximately 9.5K households). Other popular destinations include Georgia, Texas, Mississippi.
Is Tennessee gaining or losing residents?
Tennessee is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 24.1K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 113.8K, total outbound: 89.7K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +35.4K people (191.8K in, 156.4K out, ±17.2K), consistent with the IRS direction.