Who moves to Augusta, 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 Richmond County, GA, home of Augusta, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 12,748from other US counties
- Moved out
- 13,305to other US counties
- Net
- −557more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 262tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Columbia County, GA | 2,634 |
| Aiken County, SC | 1,001 |
| Burke County, GA | 471 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 202 |
| DeKalb County, GA | 188 |
| McDuffie County, GA | 185 |
| Richland County, SC (Columbia) | 161 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 156 |
| Jefferson County, GA | 150 |
| Chatham County, GA (Savannah) | 146 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 145 |
| Cobb County, GA (Mableton) | 114 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Columbia County, GA | 3,415 |
| Aiken County, SC | 1,211 |
| Burke County, GA | 493 |
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 199 |
| DeKalb County, GA | 170 |
| Richland County, SC (Columbia) | 170 |
| McDuffie County, GA | 160 |
| Edgefield County, SC | 147 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 144 |
| Chatham County, GA (Savannah) | 134 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 133 |
| Cumberland County, NC (Fayetteville) | 126 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 5,563 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Georgia and 7,185 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 202 |
| DeKalb County, GA | 188 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 156 |
| Chatham County, GA (Savannah) | 146 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 145 |
| Cobb County, GA (Mableton) | 114 |
| Monterey County, CA (Salinas) | 107 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 103 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Fulton County, GA (Atlanta) | 199 |
| DeKalb County, GA | 170 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 144 |
| Chatham County, GA (Savannah) | 134 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 133 |
| Cumberland County, NC (Fayetteville) | 126 |
| Cobb County, GA (Mableton) | 123 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Augusta come from?
Most people moving into Richmond County, GA come from nearby counties, led by Columbia County, GA (2,634 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Fulton County, GA.
Where do people leaving Augusta move to?
The top destination is Columbia County, GA (3,415 people). Farther away, the most popular is Fulton County, GA.
Are more people moving to Augusta or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 12,748 people moved into Richmond County, GA from elsewhere in the US and 13,305 moved out, a net loss of 557 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Augusta with any city it trades people with, like Augusta vs Atlanta, Augusta vs Fort Lauderdale, Augusta vs Savannah, Augusta vs Mableton.
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 Augusta.