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Moving to and from District of Columbia
Migration from IRS tax return addresses, filing years 2022-2023
- People who moved in
- 42,408
- 33,508 tax returns, 2022-2023
- People who moved out
- 45,451
- 32,142 tax returns
- Net migration
- -3,043
- People, including moves to and from abroad
- Did not move
- 436,527
- People who filed here both years
Where movers came from and went
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| Moves | Moved in | Moved out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other states | 41,301 | 43,869 | -2,568 |
| Abroad | 1,107 | 1,582 | -475 |
Where people moving to District of Columbia came from
Top states by people
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| # | Place | People | Tax returns | Average income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MarylandMD | 11,241 | 7,688 | $74,600 |
| 2 | VirginiaVA | 6,216 | 5,130 | $103,200 |
| 3 | New YorkNY | 2,834 | 2,410 | $112,200 |
| 4 | CaliforniaCA | 2,432 | 2,037 | $101,800 |
| 5 | FloridaFL | 1,873 | 1,521 | $85,300 |
| 6 | TexasTX | 1,460 | 1,180 | $84,500 |
| 7 | PennsylvaniaPA | 1,453 | 1,297 | $74,400 |
| 8 | MassachusettsMA | 1,394 | 1,236 | $94,900 |
| 9 | North CarolinaNC | 1,338 | 1,061 | $75,900 |
| 10 | New JerseyNJ | 1,036 | 931 | $79,700 |
| 11 | GeorgiaGA | 992 | 791 | $77,800 |
| 12 | IllinoisIL | 941 | 824 | $89,800 |
| 13 | OhioOH | 634 | 537 | $74,200 |
| 14 | WashingtonWA | 594 | 447 | $112,700 |
| 15 | ConnecticutCT | 579 | 504 | $78,100 |
Where people leaving District of Columbia went
Top states by people
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| # | Place | People | Tax returns | Average income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MarylandMD | 15,055 | 9,213 | $101,600 |
| 2 | VirginiaVA | 9,007 | 6,502 | $134,200 |
| 3 | New YorkNY | 2,911 | 2,586 | $113,500 |
| 4 | CaliforniaCA | 2,217 | 1,789 | $121,400 |
| 5 | FloridaFL | 1,645 | 1,200 | $177,500 |
| 6 | TexasTX | 1,298 | 941 | $120,400 |
| 7 | PennsylvaniaPA | 1,135 | 919 | $106,400 |
| 8 | North CarolinaNC | 1,120 | 827 | $105,500 |
| 9 | MassachusettsMA | 1,000 | 818 | $133,300 |
| 10 | IllinoisIL | 751 | 636 | $102,400 |
| 11 | GeorgiaGA | 749 | 554 | $99,900 |
| 12 | New JerseyNJ | 669 | 521 | $119,400 |
| 13 | ColoradoCO | 638 | 521 | $127,100 |
| 14 | WashingtonWA | 528 | 395 | $121,200 |
| 15 | MichiganMI | 389 | 289 | $118,700 |
Migration by county
People who moved, including moves within the state
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| County | Moved in | Moved out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 42,408 | 45,451 | -3,043 |
Frequently asked questions
- Where are people moving to District of Columbia from?
- In 2022-2023, the most people moving to District of Columbia came from Maryland (11,241), Virginia (6,216), New York (2,834).
- Where are people from District of Columbia moving?
- The most people leaving District of Columbia moved to Maryland (15,055), Virginia (9,007), New York (2,911).
- Where does this migration data come from?
- The IRS compares the address on each person's tax return with the address on their return a year earlier. A move is counted when the county or state changed. The data counts tax returns (roughly households) and the people listed on them, so people who do not file a return are not included.
- Why are small flows missing?
- The IRS only lists a county-to-county flow when it has at least 20 returns. Smaller flows are grouped together and are counted only in the totals.
Source: Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, U.S. Population Migration Data · 2022-2023 filing years