Who moves to Amarillo, 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 Potter County, TX, home of Amarillo, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 7,054from other US counties
- Moved out
- 7,766to other US counties
- Net
- −712more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- n/atax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Randall County, TX | 3,704 |
| Moore County, TX | 135 |
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 130 |
| Hutchinson County, TX | 103 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 99 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 91 |
| Deaf Smith County, TX | 85 |
| Gray County, TX | 82 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 69 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 67 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 54 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 46 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Randall County, TX | 4,197 |
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 169 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 169 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 120 |
| Moore County, TX | 119 |
| Hutchinson County, TX | 92 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 84 |
| Deaf Smith County, TX | 80 |
| Gray County, TX | 78 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 77 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 65 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 54 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 5,525 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Texas and 1,529 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 130 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 99 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 91 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 69 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 67 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 54 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 46 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 44 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Lubbock County, TX (Lubbock) | 169 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 169 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 120 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 84 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 77 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 65 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 54 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 45 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Amarillo come from?
Most people moving into Potter County, TX come from nearby counties, led by Randall County, TX (3,704 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Lubbock County, TX.
Where do people leaving Amarillo move to?
The top destination is Randall County, TX (4,197 people). Farther away, the most popular is Lubbock County, TX.
Are more people moving to Amarillo or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 7,054 people moved into Potter County, TX from elsewhere in the US and 7,766 moved out, a net loss of 712 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Amarillo with any city it trades people with, like Amarillo vs Lubbock, Amarillo vs Fort Worth, Amarillo vs Dallas, Amarillo vs Houston.
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 Amarillo.