Who moves to Arlington, 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 Tarrant County, TX, home of Arlington, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 107,000from other US counties
- Moved out
- 104,892to other US counties
- Net
- +2,108more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 736tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 25,211 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 8,325 |
| Johnson County, TX | 4,145 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 3,258 |
| Parker County, TX | 3,115 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 2,284 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 1,565 |
| Ellis County, TX | 1,456 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 1,172 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 1,116 |
| Wise County, TX | 1,080 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 895 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 18,489 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 9,875 |
| Johnson County, TX | 7,555 |
| Parker County, TX | 5,618 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 3,280 |
| Ellis County, TX | 3,027 |
| Wise County, TX | 2,536 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 2,069 |
| Hood County, TX | 1,191 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 1,180 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 1,157 |
| Kaufman County, TX | 1,039 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 65,785 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Texas and 41,215 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 2,284 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 1,565 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 1,172 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 1,116 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 895 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 866 |
| El Paso County, TX (El Paso) | 697 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 680 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 2,069 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 1,180 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 1,157 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 785 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 664 |
| Williamson County, TX (Round Rock) | 642 |
| Oklahoma County, OK (Oklahoma City) | 503 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 499 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Arlington come from?
Most people moving into Tarrant County, TX come from nearby counties, led by Dallas County, TX (25,211 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Harris County, TX.
Where do people leaving Arlington move to?
The top destination is Dallas County, TX (18,489 people). Farther away, the most popular is Harris County, TX.
Are more people moving to Arlington or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 107,000 people moved into Tarrant County, TX from elsewhere in the US and 104,892 moved out, a net gain of 2,108 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Arlington with any city it trades people with, like Arlington vs Houston, Arlington vs Los Angeles, Arlington vs San Antonio, Arlington vs Austin.
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 Arlington.