Who moves to College Station, 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 Brazos County, TX, home of College Station, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 11,981from other US counties
- Moved out
- 12,349to other US counties
- Net
- −368more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 98tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 1,243 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 421 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 384 |
| Burleson County, TX | 365 |
| Robertson County, TX | 355 |
| Grimes County, TX | 352 |
| Williamson County, TX (Round Rock) | 341 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 332 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 294 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 278 |
| Fort Bend County, TX (Sugar Land) | 254 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 206 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 1,394 |
| Grimes County, TX | 571 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 498 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 465 |
| Robertson County, TX | 448 |
| Burleson County, TX | 402 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 389 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 336 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 319 |
| Williamson County, TX (Round Rock) | 306 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 184 |
| Bell County, TX (Killeen) | 170 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 8,354 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Texas and 3,627 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 332 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 294 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 278 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 206 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 166 |
| Brazoria County, TX (Pearland) | 112 |
| Hidalgo County, TX (McAllen) | 99 |
| Galveston County, TX (League City) | 92 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 389 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 336 |
| Bexar County, TX (San Antonio) | 319 |
| Collin County, TX (Plano) | 184 |
| Brazoria County, TX (Pearland) | 144 |
| Denton County, TX (Denton) | 140 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 105 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 103 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to College Station come from?
Most people moving into Brazos County, TX come from nearby counties, led by Harris County, TX (1,243 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Bexar County, TX.
Where do people leaving College Station move to?
The top destination is Harris County, TX (1,394 people). Farther away, the most popular is Dallas County, TX.
Are more people moving to College Station or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 11,981 people moved into Brazos County, TX from elsewhere in the US and 12,349 moved out, a net loss of 368 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare College Station with any city it trades people with, like College Station vs San Antonio, College Station vs Fort Worth, College Station vs Dallas, College Station vs Plano.
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 College Station.