Who moves to Fort Smith, 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 Sebastian County, AR, home of Fort Smith, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 6,285from other US counties
- Moved out
- 6,143to other US counties
- Net
- +142more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- n/atax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Crawford County, AR | 1,229 |
| Le Flore County, OK | 512 |
| Sequoyah County, OK | 326 |
| Washington County, AR (Fayetteville) | 252 |
| Benton County, AR (Rogers) | 220 |
| Logan County, AR | 184 |
| Franklin County, AR | 173 |
| Scott County, AR | 137 |
| Pulaski County, AR (Little Rock) | 121 |
| Pope County, AR | 63 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 62 |
| Johnson County, AR | 60 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Crawford County, AR | 1,403 |
| Le Flore County, OK | 477 |
| Washington County, AR (Fayetteville) | 361 |
| Sequoyah County, OK | 329 |
| Benton County, AR (Rogers) | 295 |
| Logan County, AR | 178 |
| Franklin County, AR | 170 |
| Scott County, AR | 143 |
| Pulaski County, AR (Little Rock) | 114 |
| Tulsa County, OK (Tulsa) | 106 |
| Faulkner County, AR | 89 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 64 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 2,879 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Arkansas and 3,406 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Pulaski County, AR (Little Rock) | 121 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 62 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 60 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 60 |
| Faulkner County, AR | 59 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 59 |
| Tulsa County, OK (Tulsa) | 55 |
| Oklahoma County, OK (Oklahoma City) | 54 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Pulaski County, AR (Little Rock) | 114 |
| Tulsa County, OK (Tulsa) | 106 |
| Faulkner County, AR | 89 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 64 |
| Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) | 53 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 50 |
| Oklahoma County, OK (Oklahoma City) | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Fort Smith come from?
Most people moving into Sebastian County, AR come from nearby counties, led by Crawford County, AR (1,229 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Pulaski County, AR.
Where do people leaving Fort Smith move to?
The top destination is Crawford County, AR (1,403 people). Farther away, the most popular is Pulaski County, AR.
Are more people moving to Fort Smith or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 6,285 people moved into Sebastian County, AR from elsewhere in the US and 6,143 moved out, a net gain of 142 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Fort Smith with any city it trades people with, like Fort Smith vs Little Rock, Fort Smith vs Fort Worth, Fort Smith vs Los Angeles, Fort Smith vs Dallas.
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 Fort Smith.