Who moves to Clearwater, 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 Pinellas County, FL, home of Clearwater, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 46,579from other US counties
- Moved out
- 47,746to other US counties
- Net
- −1,167more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 524tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 7,164 |
| Pasco County, FL | 3,407 |
| Manatee County, FL | 978 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 832 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 598 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 585 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 579 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 578 |
| Polk County, FL (Lakeland) | 550 |
| Sarasota County, FL (North Port) | 521 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 461 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 421 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 7,423 |
| Pasco County, FL | 6,976 |
| Manatee County, FL | 1,716 |
| Hernando County, FL (Spring Hill) | 992 |
| Polk County, FL (Lakeland) | 791 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 753 |
| Citrus County, FL | 565 |
| Sarasota County, FL (North Port) | 496 |
| Marion County, FL | 455 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 384 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 373 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 359 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 19,960 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Florida and 26,619 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 598 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 585 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 579 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 578 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 461 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 421 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 329 |
| Suffolk County, NY | 289 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Marion County, FL | 455 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 384 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 373 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 359 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 352 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 336 |
| Brevard County, FL (Palm Bay) | 298 |
| Alachua County, FL (Gainesville) | 286 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Clearwater come from?
Most people moving into Pinellas County, FL come from nearby counties, led by Hillsborough County, FL (7,164 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Miami-Dade County, FL.
Where do people leaving Clearwater move to?
The top destination is Hillsborough County, FL (7,423 people). Farther away, the most popular is Marion County, FL.
Are more people moving to Clearwater or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 46,579 people moved into Pinellas County, FL from elsewhere in the US and 47,746 moved out, a net loss of 1,167 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Clearwater with any city it trades people with, like Clearwater vs Miami, Clearwater vs Chicago, Clearwater vs Cape Coral, Clearwater vs Fort Lauderdale.
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 Clearwater.