West Virginia Migration
West Virginia gained a net 879 households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 20.9K moved in and 20.0K moved out. The most arrivals came from Virginia, and the most leavers went to Ohio.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +879
- households
- Total inbound
- 20.9K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 20.0K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $58K / $61K
- Arrivals avg $58K vs Leavers avg $61K · Losing higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +7.4K
- 42.5K in · 35.1K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to West Virginia.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 3.8K | $67K | |
| 2 | Ohio | 2.7K | $45K | |
| 3 | Maryland | 2.5K | $63K | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 2.0K | $60K | |
| 5 | Florida | 1.6K | $54K | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 1.1K | $50K | |
| 7 | Kentucky | 735 | $44K | |
| 8 | Texas | 600 | $65K | |
| 9 | South Carolina | 524 | $55K | |
| 10 | California | 473 | $68K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that West Virginia residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 3.2K | $50K | |
| 2 | Virginia | 2.7K | $57K | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 1.9K | $59K | |
| 4 | Maryland | 1.6K | $54K | |
| 5 | Florida | 1.6K | $90K | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 1.5K | $63K | |
| 7 | Kentucky | 936 | $52K | |
| 8 | South Carolina | 823 | $73K | |
| 9 | Texas | 711 | $72K | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 579 | $53K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to West Virginia from?
The top state sending residents to West Virginia is Virginia with approximately 3.8K households. Other top origins include Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania.
Where do people leaving West Virginia go?
Residents leaving West Virginia most commonly move to Ohio (approximately 3.2K households). Other popular destinations include Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland.
Is West Virginia gaining or losing residents?
West Virginia is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 879 households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 20.9K, total outbound: 20.0K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +7.4K people (42.5K in, 35.1K out, ±7.2K), consistent with the IRS direction.