Who moves to Annapolis, 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 Anne Arundel County, MD, home of Annapolis, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 30,967from other US counties
- Moved out
- 32,127to other US counties
- Net
- −1,160more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 739tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MD | 4,672 |
| Howard County, MD (Columbia) | 2,671 |
| Baltimore County, MD | 2,612 |
| Baltimore city, MD (Baltimore) | 2,336 |
| Montgomery County, MD (Silver Spring) | 1,671 |
| District of Columbia, DC (Washington) | 646 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 498 |
| Calvert County, MD | 460 |
| Queen Anne's County, MD | 318 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 317 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 312 |
| Charles County, MD | 264 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Baltimore County, MD | 2,695 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 2,647 |
| Howard County, MD (Columbia) | 2,358 |
| Baltimore city, MD (Baltimore) | 2,031 |
| Montgomery County, MD (Silver Spring) | 928 |
| Queen Anne's County, MD | 815 |
| Calvert County, MD | 614 |
| Carroll County, MD | 592 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 444 |
| District of Columbia, DC (Washington) | 421 |
| Frederick County, MD (Frederick) | 395 |
| Harford County, MD | 389 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 16,465 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Maryland and 14,502 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 317 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 312 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 240 |
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 189 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 151 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 137 |
| Kings County, NY | 136 |
| Monterey County, CA (Salinas) | 114 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 384 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 326 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 297 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 212 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 168 |
| Columbia County, GA | 157 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 154 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 153 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Annapolis come from?
Most people moving into Anne Arundel County, MD come from nearby counties, led by Prince George's County, MD (4,672 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is San Diego County, CA.
Where do people leaving Annapolis move to?
The top destination is Baltimore County, MD (2,695 people). Farther away, the most popular is Bexar County, TX.
Are more people moving to Annapolis or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 30,967 people moved into Anne Arundel County, MD from elsewhere in the US and 32,127 moved out, a net loss of 1,160 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
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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 Annapolis.