Who moves to Abilene, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Taylor County, TX, home of Abilene, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 7,895from other US counties
- Moved out
- 7,976to other US counties
- Net
- −81more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 280tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Jones County, TX | 422 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 363 |
| Callahan County, TX | 346 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 214 |
| Tom Green County, TX (San Angelo) | 185 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 163 |
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 160 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 160 |
| Nolan County, TX | 151 |
| Midland County, TX (Midland) | 109 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 96 |
| Brown County, TX | 88 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Callahan County, TX | 502 |
| Jones County, TX | 463 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 439 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 232 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 205 |
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 204 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 142 |
| Tom Green County, TX (San Angelo) | 125 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 124 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 106 |
| Williamson County, TX (Round Rock) | 104 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 101 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 4,843 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Texas and 3,052 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 363 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 214 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 163 |
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 160 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 160 |
| Midland County, TX (Midland) | 109 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 96 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 83 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 439 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 232 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 205 |
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 204 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 142 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 124 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 106 |
| Williamson County, TX (Round Rock) | 104 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Abilene come from?
Most people moving into Taylor County, TX come from nearby counties, led by Jones County, TX (422 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Tarrant County, TX.
Where do people leaving Abilene move to?
The top destination is Callahan County, TX (502 people). Farther away, the most popular is Tarrant County, TX.
Are more people moving to Abilene or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 7,895 people moved into Taylor County, TX from elsewhere in the US and 7,976 moved out, a net loss of 81 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Abilene with any city it trades people with, like Abilene vs Fort Worth, Abilene vs Dallas, Abilene vs Houston, Abilene vs Lubbock.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Abilene.